These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations,.... Even all before made mention of in this chapter:these dwelt at Jerusalem; always resided there, and did not in turns go into the country villages, as the inferior Levites did; their office requiring them to be constantly there, being chief of the porters, singers, &c.
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1 Chronicles 9:34
1 Chronicles 9:34
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