The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;
Parallel translations
- WEB Now the first lot came out for Asaph to Joseph; the second to Gedaliah, he and his brothers and sons were twelve;
- KJV Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons were twelve:
- NKJV Now the first lot for Asaph came out for Joseph; the second for Gedaliah, him with his brethren and sons, twelve;
- NASB Now the first lot came out for Asaph to Joseph, the second for Gedaliah, he with his relatives and sons were twelve;
- NLT The first lot fell to Joseph of the Asaph clan and twelve of his sons and relatives. The second lot fell to Gedaliah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
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Quick answer
The first lot fell to Joseph of Asaph's family and the second to Gedaliah, each heading a group of twelve. The musical divisions begin to be assigned by lot.
Overview
This verse opens the list of the twenty-four musical courses, each composed of twelve musicians (the leader with his sons and brothers). The orderly rotation guaranteed praise would be offered continually in the temple. That God's house was never to be without song reflects the fitting truth that He is always worthy of praise, a worship that will reach its consummation in the unceasing praise of heaven.
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