the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his relatives, twelve;
Parallel translations
- WEB the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
- KJV The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
- BSB the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
- NKJV the eighth for Jeshaiah, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
- NLT The eighth lot fell to Jeshaiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
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Quick answer
The eighth lot fell to Jeshaiah, with his sons and brothers, twelve. The musical courses continue to be assigned.
Overview
Jeshaiah, of Jeduthun's family (25:3), heads the eighth division. Each appointment by lot was received as the Lord's own decision, lending sacred weight to the arrangement. This reminds readers that even the practical staffing of worship was conducted in dependence on God's guidance rather than human ambition.
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