of the families of the fathers R.V. of the fathers" houses.

the people R.V. the children of the people, i.e. the laity. The same phrase is translated in 2 Kings 23:6 "the common people" (without any invidious meaning).

andafter the division of the families of the Levites R.V. and let there be for each a portion of a fathers" house of the Levites. Each great division of the laity is to be served by a small division of the Levites.

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