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2 David then gathered together all of the leaders of Israel, including the priests and descendants of Levi.
3 descendants of Levi 30 years old and above were counted for a total of 38,000.
4 “24,000 of these,” David said, “are to be set in charge of the work of the Temple of the LORD, with 6,000 serving as officers and judges,
5 with 4,000 gatekeepers, and with 4,000 offering praises to the LORD with the musical instruments that I have had crafted.”
6 David divided them into divisions based on Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, Levi’s sons.
6 David divided them into divisions based on Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, Levi’s sons.