1 Chronicles 25:9

9 The 1st lot that was drawn out was for Asaph. It was for Joseph The 2nd lot was for Gedaliah and his relatives and sons. The total number was 12.

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 All of them were trained and skilled in playing music for the Lord. Their total number was 288. That included their relatives.

8 Young and old alike cast lots for their duties. That was true for students as well as teachers.

9 The 1st lot that was drawn out was for Asaph. It was for Joseph The 2nd lot was for Gedaliah and his relatives and sons. The total number was 12.

10 The 3rd was for Zaccur and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.

11 The 4th was for Izri and his sons and relatives. The total number was 12.