Nehemiah.11

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And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.

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The leaders of the people were already living in Jerusalem, so the rest of the people drew lots to get one out of ten to move to Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained in their towns.

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Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the remaining nine were to stay in their own towns.

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Now the leaders of the people dwelt at Jerusalem; the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine-tenths were to dwell in other cities.

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Now the leaders of the people were living in Jerusalem, the holy city, at this time. A tenth of the people from the other towns of Judah and Benjamin were chosen by sacred lots to live there, too, while the rest stayed where they were.

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And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

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The people applauded those who voluntarily offered to live in Jerusalem.

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The people commended all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

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And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

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And the people commended everyone who volunteered to resettle in Jerusalem.

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Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants.

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These are the leaders in the province who resided in Jerusalem (some Israelites, priests, Levites, Temple staff, and descendants of Solomon's slaves lived in the towns of Judah on their own property in various towns;

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These are the provincial leaders who settled in Jerusalem (now some Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants and descendants of Solomon's servants lived in the towns of Judah, each on his own property in the various towns,

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These are the heads of the province who dwelt in Jerusalem. (But in the cities of Judah everyone dwelt in his own possession in their cities--Israelites, priests, Levites, Nethinim, and descendants of Solomon's servants.)

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Here is a list of the names of the provincial officials who came to Jerusalem. Most of the people, priests, Levites, Temple servants, and descendants of Solomon's servants continued to live in their own homes in the various towns of Judah,

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And at Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez;

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others from both Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem): From the family of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, from the family line of Perez;

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while other people from both Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem): From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;

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Also in Jerusalem dwelt some of the children of Judah and of the children of Benjamin. The children of Judah: Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, of the children of Perez;

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but some of the people from Judah and Benjamin resettled in Jerusalem. From the tribe of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, son of Zechariah, son of Amariah, son of Shephatiah, son of Mahalalel, of the family of Perez;

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And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.

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Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite.

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and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah.

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and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.

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and Maaseiah son of Baruch, son of Col-hozeh, son of Hazaiah, son of Adaiah, son of Joiarib, son of Zechariah, of the family of Shelah.

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All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.

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The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem numbered 468 valiant men.

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The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem totaled 468 able men.

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All the sons of Perez who dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred and sixty-eight valiant men.

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There were also 468 descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem--all outstanding men.

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And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.

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From the family of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah,

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From the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah,

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And these are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah;

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From the tribe of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam, son of Joed, son of Pedaiah, son of Kolaiah, son of Maaseiah, son of Ithiel, son of Jeshaiah;

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And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.

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and his brothers Gabbai and Sallai: 928 men.

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and his followers, Gabbai and Sallai-928 men.

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and after him Gabbai and Sallai, nine hundred and twenty-eight.

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and after him there were Gabbai and Sallai, and a total of 928 relatives.

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And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.

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Joel son of Zicri was their chief and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in command over the city.

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Joel son of Zicri was their chief officer, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the Second District of the city.

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Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer, and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.

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Their chief officer was Joel son of Zicri, who was assisted by Judah son of Hassenuah, second-in-command over the city.

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Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.

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From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jakin;

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From the priests: Jedaiah; the son of Joiarib; Jakin;

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Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, and Jachin;

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From the priests: Jedaiah son of Joiarib; Jakin;

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Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.

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Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, supervisor of The Temple of God,

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Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, supervisor in the house of God,

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Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the leader of the house of God.

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and Seraiah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub, the supervisor of the Temple of God;

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And their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two: and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah,

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along with their associates responsible for work in The Temple: 822 men. Also Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah,

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and their associates, who carried on work for the temple-822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah,

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Their brethren who did the work of the house were eight hundred and twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,

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together with 822 of their associates, who worked at the Temple. Also, there was Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malkijah;

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And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

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and his associates who were heads of families: 242 men; Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

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and his associates, who were heads of families-242 men; Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

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and his brethren, heads of the fathers' houses, were two hundred and forty-two; and Amashai the son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,

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and 242 of his associates, who were heads of their families. There were also Amashsai son of Azarel, son of Ahzai, son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer;

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And their brethren, mighty men of valour, an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.

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and his associates, all valiant men: 128 men. Their commander was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.

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and his associates, who were able men-128. Their chief officer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.

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and their brethren, mighty men of valor, were one hundred and twenty-eight. Their overseer was Zabdiel the son of one of the great men.

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and 128 of his outstanding associates. Their chief officer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.

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Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

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From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

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From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

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Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;

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From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni;

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And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.

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Shabbethai and Jozabad, two of the leaders of the Levites who were in charge of the outside work of The Temple of God;

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Shabbethai and Jozabad, two of the heads of the Levites, who had charge of the outside work of the house of God;

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Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the heads of the Levites, had the oversight of the business outside of the house of God;

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Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were in charge of the work outside the Temple of God;

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And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

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Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

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Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

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Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the leader who began the thanksgiving with prayer; Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

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Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zabdi, a descendant of Asaph, who opened the thanksgiving services with prayer; Bakbukiah, who was Mattaniah's assistant; and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun.

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All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four.

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The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.

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The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.

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All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred and eighty-four.

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In all, there were 284 Levites in the holy city.

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Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two.

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From the security guards: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates who kept watch over the gates: 172 men.

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The gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon and their associates, who kept watch at the gates-172 men.

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Moreover the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren who kept the gates, were one hundred and seventy-two.

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From the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and 172 of their associates, who guarded the gates.

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And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.

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The rest of the Israelites, priests, and Levites were in all the towns of Judah, each on his own family property.

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The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the towns of Judah, each on his ancestral property.

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And the rest of Israel, of the priests and Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, everyone in his inheritance.

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The other priests, Levites, and the rest of the Israelites lived wherever their family inheritance was located in any of the towns of Judah.

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But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.

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The Temple staff lived on the hill Ophel. Ziha and Gishpa were responsible for them.

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The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of them.

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But the Nethinim dwelt in Ophel. And Ziha and Gishpa were over the Nethinim.

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However, the Temple servants, whose leaders were Ziha and Gishpa, all lived on the hill of Ophel.

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The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.

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The chief officer over the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. Uzzi was one of Asaph's descendants, singers who led worship in The Temple of God.

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The chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. Uzzi was one of Asaph's descendants, who were the singers responsible for the service of the house of God.

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Also the overseer of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha, of the sons of Asaph, the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.

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The chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, son of Hashabiah, son of Mattaniah, son of Mica, a descendant of Asaph, whose family served as singers at God's Temple.

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For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.

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The singers got their orders from the king, who drew up their daily schedule.

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The singers were under the king's orders, which regulated their daily activity.

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For it was the king's command concerning them that a certain portion should be for the singers, a quota day by day.

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They were under royal orders, which determined their daily activities.

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And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people.

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Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, represented the people's concerns at the royal court.

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Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king's agent in all affairs relating to the people.

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Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was the king's deputy in all matters concerning the people.

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Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king's agent in all matters of public administration.

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And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,

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Some of the Judeans lived in the villages near their farms: Kiriath Arba (Hebron) and suburbs Dibon and suburbs Jekabzeel and suburbs

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As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath Arba and its surrounding settlements, in Dibon and its settlements, in Jekabzeel and its villages,

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And as for the villages with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt in Kirjath Arba and its villages, Dibon and its villages, Jekabzeel and its villages;

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Some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath-arba with its villages, Dibon with its villages, and Jekabzeel with its villages.

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And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet,

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Jeshua Moladah Beth Pelet

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in Jeshua, in Moladah, in Beth Pelet,

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in Jeshua, Moladah, Beth Pelet,

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They also lived in Jeshua, Moladah, Beth-pelet,

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And at Hazarshual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof,

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Hazar Shual Beersheba and suburbs

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in Hazar Shual, in Beersheba and its settlements,

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Hazar Shual, and Beersheba and its villages;

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Hazar-shual, Beersheba with its villages,

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And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,

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Ziklag Meconah and suburbs

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in Ziklag, in Meconah and its settlements,

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in Ziklag and Meconah and its villages;

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Ziklag, and Meconah with its villages.

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And at Enrimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,

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En Rimmon Zorah Jarmuth

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in En Rimmon, in Zorah, in Jarmuth,

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in En Rimmon, Zorah, Jarmuth,

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They were also in En-rimmon, Zorah, Jarmuth,

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Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.

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Zanoah Adullam and their towns Lachish and its fields Azekah and suburbs. They were living all the way from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom.

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Zanoah, Adullam and their villages, in Lachish and its fields, and in Azekah and its settlements. So they were living all the way from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom.

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Zanoah, Adullam, and their villages; in Lachish and its fields; in Azekah and its villages. They dwelt from Beersheba to the Valley of Hinnom.

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Zanoah, and Adullam with their villages. They were also in Lachish and its nearby fields and Azekah with its surrounding villages. So the people of Judah were living all the way from Beersheba to the valley of Hinnom.

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The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages,

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The Benjaminites from Geba lived in: Micmash Aijah Bethel and its suburbs

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The descendants of the Benjamites from Geba lived in Micmash, Aija, Bethel and its settlements,

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Also the children of Benjamin from Geba dwelt in Michmash, Aija, and Bethel, and their villages;

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Some of the people of Benjamin lived at Geba, Micmash, Aija, and Bethel with its surrounding villages.

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And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

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Anathoth Nob and Ananiah

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in Anathoth, Nob and Ananiah,

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in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah;

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They were also in Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,

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Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,

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Hazor Ramah and Gittaim

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in Hazor, Ramah and Gittaim,

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in Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim;

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Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,

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Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

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Hadid, Zeboim, and Neballat

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in Hadid, Zeboim and Neballat,

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in Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat;

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Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,

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Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.

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Lod and Ono and the Valley of the Craftsmen.

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in Lod and Ono, and in the Valley of the Craftsmen.

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in Lod, Ono, and the Valley of Craftsmen.

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Lod, Ono, and the Valley of Craftsmen.

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And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.

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Also some of the Levitical groups of Judah were assigned to Benjamin.

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Some of the divisions of the Levites of Judah settled in Benjamin.

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Some of the Judean divisions of Levites were in Benjamin.

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Some of the Levites who lived in Judah were sent to live with the tribe of Benjamin.

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