1 Chronicles 25:16
1 Chronicles 25:16 Meaning and Explanation
“The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:”
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Read Full Chapter →The ninth lot fell to Mattaniah, with his sons and kinsmen numbering twelve.
What Does 1 Chronicles 25:16 Mean?
The ninth lot falls to Mattaniah, one of Heman's sons, heading another group of twelve appointed to the ministry of song in God's house.
The unbroken sequence speaks of order and constancy in worship. Each division simply waited for its turn and then served faithfully. Such patient readiness is itself a form of devotion, trusting that one's appointed moment to praise the Lord will come.
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What does 1 Chronicles 25:16 mean?
The ninth lot fell to Mattaniah, with his sons and kinsmen numbering twelve.