for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his relatives, twelve;
Parallel translations
- WEB for the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
- KJV The fifteenth to Jeremoth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
- BSB the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
- NKJV the fifteenth for Jeremoth, his sons and his brethren, twelve;
- NLT The fifteenth lot fell to Jerimoth and twelve of his sons and relatives.
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Quick answer
The fifteenth lot fell to Jeremoth, with his sons and brothers, twelve. The roster of singers proceeds.
Overview
Jeremoth (Jerimoth of 25:4) is a son of Heman leading the fifteenth course. The consistent counts of twelve preserve the symmetry of the whole arrangement. This orderly symmetry mirrors the harmony fitting for worship, where many parts join in a single, well-ordered offering of praise to God.
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