These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelled at Jerusalem.
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelled at Jerusalem.
These were heads of fathers houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.
These were heads of families of the Levites in their generations, chief men; they were living at Jerusalem.
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
These were heads of fathers' [houses] of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these lived at Jerusalem.
These were heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.
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.
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.