The tenth lot fell to Shimei and twelve of his sons and relatives.
Parallel translations
- WEB the tenth to Shimei, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
- KJV The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
- BSB the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
- NKJV the tenth for Shimei, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
- NASB the tenth to Shimei, his sons and his relatives, twelve;
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Quick answer
The tenth lot fell to Shimei, with his sons and brothers, twelve. The roster of musicians presses on.
Overview
Shimei, of Jeduthun's family (25:3), heads the tenth course. His inclusion completes another step in the orderly list. The Chronicler's persistence in naming each leader testifies that faithful service in God's house, even when it never makes headlines, is recorded and remembered before Him.
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