Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
Parallel translations
- KJV Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
- BSB From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
- NKJV Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
- NASB Now from the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
- NLT From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni.
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Quick answer
The list turns to the Levites, beginning with Shemaiah and his lineage. The Levites assisted in the worship and work of the temple.
Overview
After the priests, the record names the Levites who settled in Jerusalem, starting with Shemaiah traced through Hashabiah and Bunni. The Levites supported the priests, cared for the temple, and led music and teaching. Their inclusion shows that the full range of worship offices was restored, each group serving its appointed role before God.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- 1 Chr 9:19Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brothers, of his father’s house, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the thresholds of the tent. Their fathers had been over Yahweh’s camp, keepers of the entry.
- 1 Chr 9:14Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
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