The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
David made Solomon king not to rule beside him but after him, and he did this in open parliament so all Israel knew it settled. When a man old and full of days secures the crown for God's temple, he leaves the world content and his people blessed.
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Commenting on 1 Chronicles 23:1-23
And the sons of Mushi,.... The other son of Merari: Mahli; so called from his uncle, his father's brother: and Eder and Jerimoth, three; mentioned again Ch1 24:30.
David divided the Levites into courses according to the three ancient families: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, a structure ordained from Moses' time and now arranged for the temple's work.
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Commenting on 1 Chronicles 23:6-23