1st Chronicles Chapter 9 verse 34 Holy Bible
These were heads of fathers' `houses' of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.
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These were heads of families of the Levites in their generations, chief men; they were living at Jerusalem.
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These are the chief fathers of the Levites, heads according to their families; these dwelt in Jerusalem.
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These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
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These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
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These were heads of fathers' [houses] of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these lived at Jerusalem.
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These heads of the fathers of the Levites throughout their generations `are' heads. These have dwelt in Jerusalem.
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 34. - This verse can scarcely be other than a closing general comment respecting all the chief fathers of the Levites, who have been spoken of (1 Chronicles 8:28); and it purports to say that the same order and principle obtained in the offices referred to from generation to generation of families.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(34) These chief . . . generations.--Literally, These are the heads of the Levitical houses, according to their birth-rolls, heads. (Comp. 1Chronicles 8:28 for the meaning.)These dwelt in Jerusalem.--A final remark concerning all the Levites of 1Chronicles 9:14-32. The proper names are regarded as chiefs, under whom their numerous clansmen are subsumed.