1So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.
2So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.
3¶ Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.
4¶ Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.
5And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;
6And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh;
7Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah.
8Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah.
9And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.
10And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.
11And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.
12And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.
13And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,
14And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hasenuah,
15And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
16And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
17And their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and six. All these men were chief of the fathers in the house of their fathers.
18And their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and six. All these men were chief of the fathers in the house of their fathers.
19¶ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
20¶ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,
21And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;9.11 Azariah: also called, Seraiah
22And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;9.11 Azariah: also called, Seraiah
23And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
24And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
25And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.9.13 very…: Heb. mighty men of valour
26And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.9.13 very…: Heb. mighty men of valour
27And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
28And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
29And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
30And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
31And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.
32And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.
33And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief;
34And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief;
35Who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.
36Who hitherto waited in the king’s gate eastward: they were porters in the companies of the children of Levi.
37And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry.9.19 gates: Heb. thresholds
38And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry.9.19 gates: Heb. thresholds
39And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.
40And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.
41And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
42And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
43All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.9.22 did…: Heb. founded9.22 set…: or, trust
44All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office.9.22 did…: Heb. founded9.22 set…: or, trust
45So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards.
46So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards.
47In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.
48In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.
49And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them.
50And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven days from time to time with them.
51For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.9.26 set…: or, trust9.26 chambers: or, storehouses
52For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.9.26 set…: or, trust9.26 chambers: or, storehouses
53¶ And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.
54¶ And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.
55And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale.9.28 bring…: Heb. bring them in by tale, and carry them out by tale
56And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they should bring them in and out by tale.9.28 bring…: Heb. bring them in by tale, and carry them out by tale
57Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.9.29 instruments: or, vessels
58Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.9.29 instruments: or, vessels
59And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.
60And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices.
61And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans.9.31 set…: or, trust9.31 in…: or, on flat plates, or, slices
62And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans.9.31 set…: or, trust9.31 in…: or, on flat plates, or, slices
63And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath.9.32 shewbread: Heb. bread of ordering
64And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the shewbread, to prepare it every sabbath.9.32 shewbread: Heb. bread of ordering
65And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.9.33 they…: Heb. upon them
66And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.9.33 they…: Heb. upon them
67These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
68These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
69¶ And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife’s name was Maachah:
70¶ And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife’s name was Maachah:
71And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,
72And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,
73And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.
74And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.
75And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.
76And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.
77And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal.
78And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi-shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal.
79And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah.
80And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah.
81And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.
82And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.
83And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;
84And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;
85And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
86And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.
87And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.
88And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.