1 Chronicles 9:33-35
New English Translation
33 The musicians and Levite family leaders stayed in rooms at the sanctuary[a] and were exempt from other duties, for day and night they had to carry out their assigned tasks. 34 These were the family leaders of the Levites, as listed in their genealogical records. They lived in Jerusalem.
Jeiel’s Descendants
35 Jeiel (the father of Gibeon) lived in Gibeon. His wife[b] was Maacah.
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- 1 Chronicles 9:33 tn Heb “were in rooms.” The words “at the sanctuary” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
- 1 Chronicles 9:35 tn Heb “The name of his wife.”
1 Chronicles 9:33-35
New International Version
33 Those who were musicians,(A) heads of Levite families, stayed in the rooms of the temple and were exempt from other duties because they were responsible for the work day and night.(B)
34 All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs as listed in their genealogy, and they lived in Jerusalem.
The Genealogy of Saul(C)
Footnotes
- 1 Chronicles 9:35 Father may mean civic leader or military leader.
1 Chronicles 9:33-35
New King James Version
33 These are (A)the singers, heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites, who lodged in the chambers, and were free from other duties; for they were employed in that work day and night. 34 These heads of the fathers’ houses of the Levites were heads throughout their generations. They dwelt at Jerusalem.
The Family of King Saul
35 Jeiel the father of Gibeon, whose wife’s name was (B)Maacah, dwelt at Gibeon.
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