These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsThese were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.
All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.
These heads of the fathers of the Levites throughout their generations are heads. These have dwelt in Jerusalem.
These are the chief fathers of the Levites, heads according to their families; these dwelt in Jerusalem.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Chronicles — A post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC