1 Chronicles, 9
34. These chief fathers of the Levites [were] chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
34. These chief fathers of the Levites [were] chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 9 continues to describe the genealogy of the children of Israel, with a special focus on the Levites who were responsible for the temple service. In addition, the restoration of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile is also mentioned.
Nehemiah 11:20: "The rest of Israel, from priests, levites, and temple servers, have established themselves in their cities throughout the territory of Judah." This verse talks about the distribution of Levites and priests in different cities of Judah, which is similar to the list of names of 1 Chronicles 9.
Nehemiah 11:22: "The leader of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzi, son of Bani, son of Hasabias, son of Micah. Of the descendants of Asaph, singers, was in charge of the work of the temple." This verse mentions the leadership of the Levites in Jerusalem, which is a central theme in 1 chronicles 9.
Nehemiah 11:36: "Part of the Levites of Judah was assigned to provide service in the temple of God in Jerusalem, to maintain the worship, as prescribed by law, namely the singers in charge of the songs of praise and the orders of the temple. " This verse talks about the service of the Levites in the temple in Jerusalem, which is a central concern in 1 chronicles 9.
Ezra 2:43: "The servers of the temple: The sons of Siá, the sons of Hassufá, the sons of Tabaot," This verse is part of a list of names similar to that found in 1 chronicles 9.
Ezra 2:70: "The priests, levites, singers, porters and servers of the temple, along with some of the people and the other Levites, settled in their own cities, including all the descendants of Israel." This verse talks about the distribution of Levites in different cities and their responsibility in the service of the temple, which is similar to what is described in 1 chronicles 9.
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