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They, along with their relatives, were trained, skilled musicians for the LORD. There were 288 of them.
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They drew lots for their assignment of duties, the youngest as well as the oldest, the skilled [musicians] along with the students.
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The first lot drawn chose Joseph, the son of Asaph. The second chose Gedaliah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The third chose Zaccur, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The fourth chose Izri, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The fifth chose Nethaniah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The sixth chose Bukkiah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The seventh chose Jesarelah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The eighth chose Jeshaiah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The ninth chose Mattaniah, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.
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The tenth chose Shimei, his sons, and his relatives--12 men.