Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Pethahiah, head of the 19th priestly division in the time of David.
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Pethahiah was a priest who served as the head of the 19th priestly division during the time of David, according to 1Ch.24.16. The priests were divided into 24 divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a week at a time, twice a year. These divisions were established by David to ensure orderly worship and service in the temple.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6611
the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,
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