1-chronicles 9:34
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelled at Jerusalem.
American King James Version (AKJV)
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelled at Jerusalem.
American Standard Version (ASV)
These were heads of fathers houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
These were heads of families of the Levites in their generations, chief men; they were living at Jerusalem.
Webster's Revision
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
World English Bible
These were heads of fathers' [houses] of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these lived at Jerusalem.
English Revised Version (ERV)
These were heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.
Barnes's 1-chronicles 9:34 Bible Commentary
Chief throughout their generations - The superintendents, that is, were the genealogical head of the different Levitical divisions, and bore special rule, each over those of his own blood and race. The hereditary principle prevailed, not only in the high priesthood, but also in the priestly offices of the second rank.
Wesley's 1-chronicles 9:34 Bible Commentary
9:34 Jerusalem — Upon their return from Babylon they were not suffered to chuse their habitations in the country, as others were, but were obliged to settle themselves at Jerusalem, that they might constantly attend upon God's service there.