of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
Parallel translations
- WEB and of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
- KJV And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
- BSB of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
- NKJV of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;
- NLT Mattenai was leader of the family of Joiarib. Uzzi was leader of the family of Jedaiah.
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Quick answer
Mattenai led Joiarib's division and Uzzi that of Jedaiah. The list of priestly leaders continues.
Overview
The roll continues with more heads of the priestly courses in Joiakim's time. The steady listing of each division and its leader reinforces the orderly structure of temple ministry. Such records assured the community that worship was conducted by the rightful, appointed servants of God.
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