1 Chronicles 25:9

9 The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; ^[a] the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

1 Chronicles 25:9 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 25:9

Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph
His second son to the preference of the firstborn, ( 1 Chronicles 25:2 ) , the second to Gedaliah, who with his brethren and sons were twelve:
and which must also be understood of Joseph, and supplied to him; for those being both in one verse, as Jarchi observes, it is but once mentioned, but must be supplied, or otherwise the number of two hundred and eighty eight could not be made up; the same is observed of all the other lots and courses to the end of the chapter as here, and therefore need no more remarks.

1 Chronicles 25:9 In-Context

7 Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.

8 They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil.

9 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;

10 the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

11 the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

Footnotes

• [a]. See LXX and the total in verse 7; Hebrew does not include his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;