9:1 All Israel was listed in the genealogical record in 'The Book of the Kings of Israel.' The people of Judah were exiled to Babylon because they were unfaithful to the LORD.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 1 , All Israel was listed in the genealogical record in 'The Book of the Kings of Israel.' The people of Judah were exiled to Babylon because they were unfaithful to the LORD.
9:2 The first to return to their property in their former towns were common people. With them came some of the priests, Levites, and Temple assistants.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 2 , The first to return to their property in their former towns were common people. With them came some of the priests, Levites, and Temple assistants.
9:3 People from the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh came and settled in Jerusalem.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 3 , People from the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, Ephraim, and Manasseh came and settled in Jerusalem.
9:4 One family that returned was that of Uthai son of Ammihud, son of Omri, son of Imri, son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 4 , One family that returned was that of Uthai son of Ammihud, son of Omri, son of Imri, son of Bani, a descendant of Perez son of Judah.
9:5 Others returned from the Shilonite clan, including Asaiah (the oldest) and his sons.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 5 , Others returned from the Shilonite clan, including Asaiah (the oldest) and his sons.
9:6 From the Zerahite clan, Jeuel returned with his relatives. In all, 690 families from the tribe of Judah returned.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 6 , From the Zerahite clan, Jeuel returned with his relatives. In all, 690 families from the tribe of Judah returned.
9:7 From the tribe of Benjamin came Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Hodaviah, son of Hassenuah;
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 7 , From the tribe of Benjamin came Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Hodaviah, son of Hassenuah;
9:8 Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, son of Micri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 8 , Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, son of Micri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, son of Reuel, son of Ibnijah.
9:9 These men were all leaders of clans, and they were listed in their tribal genealogy. In all, 956 families from the tribe of Benjamin returned.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 9 , These men were all leaders of clans, and they were listed in their tribal genealogy. In all, 956 families from the tribe of Benjamin returned.
9:10 Among the priests who returned were Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jakin,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 10 , Among the priests who returned were Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jakin,
9:11 Azariah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub. Azariah was the chief officer of the house of God.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 11 , Azariah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub. Azariah was the chief officer of the house of God.
9:12 Other returning priests were Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malkijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 12 , Other returning priests were Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malkijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer.
9:13 In all, 1,760 priests returned. They were heads of clans and very able men. They were responsible for ministering at the house of God.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 13 , In all, 1,760 priests returned. They were heads of clans and very able men. They were responsible for ministering at the house of God.
9:14 The Levites who returned were Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari;
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 14 , The Levites who returned were Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari;
9:15 Bakbakkar; Heresh; Galal; Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zicri, son of Asaph;
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 15 , Bakbakkar; Heresh; Galal; Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zicri, son of Asaph;
9:16 Obadiah son of Shemaiah, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun; and Berekiah son of Asa, son of Elkanah, who lived in the area of Netophah.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 16 , Obadiah son of Shemaiah, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun; and Berekiah son of Asa, son of Elkanah, who lived in the area of Netophah.
9:17 The gatekeepers who returned were Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was the chief gatekeeper.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 17 , The gatekeepers who returned were Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their relatives. Shallum was the chief gatekeeper.
9:18 Prior to this time, they were responsible for the King's Gate on the east side. These men served as gatekeepers for the camps of the Levites.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 18 , Prior to this time, they were responsible for the King's Gate on the east side. These men served as gatekeepers for the camps of the Levites.
9:19 Shallum was the son of Kore, a descendant of Abiasaph, from the clan of Korah. He and his relatives, the Korahites, were responsible for guarding the entrance to the sanctuary, just as their ancestors had guarded the Tabernacle in the camp of the LORD.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 19 , Shallum was the son of Kore, a descendant of Abiasaph, from the clan of Korah. He and his relatives, the Korahites, were responsible for guarding the entrance to the sanctuary, just as their ancestors had guarded the Tabernacle in the camp of the LORD.
9:20 Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers in earlier times, and the LORD had been with him.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 20 , Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers in earlier times, and the LORD had been with him.
9:21 And later Zechariah son of Meshelemiah had been responsible for guarding the entrance to the Tabernacle.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 21 , And later Zechariah son of Meshelemiah had been responsible for guarding the entrance to the Tabernacle.
9:22 In all, there were 212 gatekeepers in those days, and they were listed by genealogies in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed their ancestors because they were reliable men.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 22 , In all, there were 212 gatekeepers in those days, and they were listed by genealogies in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed their ancestors because they were reliable men.
9:23 These gatekeepers and their descendants, by their divisions, were responsible for guarding the entrance to the house of the LORD, the house that was formerly a tent.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 23 , These gatekeepers and their descendants, by their divisions, were responsible for guarding the entrance to the house of the LORD, the house that was formerly a tent.
9:24 The gatekeepers were stationed on all four sides--east, west, north, and south.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 24 , The gatekeepers were stationed on all four sides--east, west, north, and south.
9:25 From time to time, their relatives in the villages came to share their duties for seven-day periods.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 25 , From time to time, their relatives in the villages came to share their duties for seven-day periods.
9:26 The four chief gatekeepers, all Levites, were in an office of great trust, for they were responsible for the rooms and treasuries at the house of God.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 26 , The four chief gatekeepers, all Levites, were in an office of great trust, for they were responsible for the rooms and treasuries at the house of God.
9:27 They would spend the night around the house of God, since it was their duty to guard it. It was also their job to open the gates every morning.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 27 , They would spend the night around the house of God, since it was their duty to guard it. It was also their job to open the gates every morning.
9:28 Some of the gatekeepers were assigned to care for the various utensils used in worship. They checked them in and out to avoid any loss.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 28 , Some of the gatekeepers were assigned to care for the various utensils used in worship. They checked them in and out to avoid any loss.
9:29 Others were responsible for the furnishings, the items in the sanctuary, and the supplies such as choice flour, wine, olive oil, incense, and spices.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 29 , Others were responsible for the furnishings, the items in the sanctuary, and the supplies such as choice flour, wine, olive oil, incense, and spices.
9:30 But it was the priests who prepared the spices and incense.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 30 , But it was the priests who prepared the spices and incense.
9:31 Mattithiah, a Levite and the oldest son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread used in the offerings.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 31 , Mattithiah, a Levite and the oldest son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread used in the offerings.
9:32 And some members of the clan of Kohath were in charge of preparing the bread to be set on the table each Sabbath day.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 32 , And some members of the clan of Kohath were in charge of preparing the bread to be set on the table each Sabbath day.
9:33 The musicians, all prominent Levites, lived at the Temple. They were exempt from other responsibilities there since they were on duty at all hours.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 33 , The musicians, all prominent Levites, lived at the Temple. They were exempt from other responsibilities there since they were on duty at all hours.
9:34 All these men lived in Jerusalem. They were the heads of Levite families and were listed as prominent leaders in their tribal genealogy.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 34 , All these men lived in Jerusalem. They were the heads of Levite families and were listed as prominent leaders in their tribal genealogy.
9:35 Jeiel (the father of Gibeon) lived in Gibeon. His wife's name was Maacah,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 35 , Jeiel (the father of Gibeon) lived in Gibeon. His wife's name was Maacah,
9:36 and his oldest son was named Abdon. Jeiel's other sons were Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 36 , and his oldest son was named Abdon. Jeiel's other sons were Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,
9:37 Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 37 , Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth.
9:38 Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. All these families lived near each other in Jerusalem.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 38 , Mikloth was the father of Shimeam. All these families lived near each other in Jerusalem.
9:39 Ner was the father of Kish. Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malkishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 39 , Ner was the father of Kish. Kish was the father of Saul. Saul was the father of Jonathan, Malkishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
9:40 Jonathan was the father of Meribbaal. Meribbaal was the father of Micah.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 40 , Jonathan was the father of Meribbaal. Meribbaal was the father of Micah.
9:41 The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 41 , The sons of Micah were Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
9:42 Ahaz was the father of Jadah. Jadah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri was the father of Moza.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 42 , Ahaz was the father of Jadah. Jadah was the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri was the father of Moza.
9:43 Moza was the father of Binea. Binea's son was Rephaiah. Rephaiah's son was Eleasah. Eleasah's son was Azel.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 43 , Moza was the father of Binea. Binea's son was Rephaiah. Rephaiah's son was Eleasah. Eleasah's son was Azel.
9:44 Azel had six sons, and their names were Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
The NLT Book of 1Chronicles , Chapter 9 , Verse 44 , Azel had six sons, and their names were Azrikam, Bokeru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.
