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# they divided
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"David, Zadok, and Ahimelech divided"
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# sixteen groups
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"16 groups" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-numbers]])
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# heads of clans
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Here "heads" is a metaphor for the more important people—the leaders of the clans. Alternate translation: "leaders of the clans" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# These divisions were eight in number, corresponding to their clans
"There were 8 divisions based on the clans of Ithamar's descendants"