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The number of them, with their brothers who were instructed in singing to Yahweh, even all who were skillful, was two hundred eighty-eight.
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Organized for Excellence
Commentators explain that the 288 musicians were meticulously organized into 24 groups, each with a leader and eleven other skilled members. This structure (24 x 12 = 288) reveals the high value placed on order, discipline, and excellence in the worship offered to God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
With their brethren - that is, "with others of the tribe of Levi." Each son of Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman was at the head of a band of twelv…
19th Century
Anglican
So the number of them, with their brethren ... was two hundred fourscore and eight. —This total of two hundred and eighty…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So the number of them, with their brethren: Who each of them had twelve with them, as after reckoned. that we…
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