en_tn_condensed/1ch/24/04.md

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# they divided
"David, Zadok, and Ahimelech divided"
# sixteen groups
"16 groups" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
# heads of clans
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/translate/figs-metaphor]])
# These divisions were eight in number, corresponding to their clans
"There were 8 divisions based on the clans of Ithamar's descendants"