1 Chronicles 9:34

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.

American Standard Version (1901)

These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.

Bible in Basic English

These were heads of families of the Levites in their generations, chief men; they were living at Jerusalem.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The heads of the Levites, princes in their families, abode in Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version

These were all heads of Levite families, leaders as recorded in their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.

Geneva Bible 1599

These were the chiefe fathers of the Leuites according to their generations, and the principall which dwelt at Ierusalem.

King James (Authorized) Version

These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.

Translation for Translators

Those are the names of the leaders of the clans descended from Levi. Their names were written in the records of the clans. They all lived in Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

These were leaders of fathers' houses among the Levites, as listed in their genealogical records, chief men. They lived in Jerusalem.

Noah Webster Bible

These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.

World English Bible

These were heads of fathers’ households of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men. They lived at Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation

These heads of the fathers of the Levites throughout their generations [are] heads. These have dwelt in Jerusalem.

Context

The People of Jerusalem

³³Those who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.³⁴All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.

Summary

This verse highlights the specific duties assigned to Levites in the temple, emphasizing the importance of their roles in serving God's house. It underscores the meticulous organization and order within the temple, ensuring that every task was carried out effectively. The verse reflects the value of dedication and faithfulness in fulfilling one's responsibilities, especially in matters related to worship and service to God. It also serves as a reminder of the honor and privilege of being chosen for sacred duties within the community of believers. Overall, the verse emphasizes the significance of serving God wholeheartedly and with reverence.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

9:34 The reference to Jerusalem draws readers back to the beginning (9:3) and defines all Israel in terms of its representatives living in that city. • In detailing the responsibilities of the priests and Levites, the Chronicler’s primary focus was the heads of Levite families (9:10-33).

1 Chronicles 9:34

The People of Jerusalem

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Berean Standard Bible

All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs according to their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.

American Standard Version (1901)

These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.

Bible in Basic English

These were heads of families of the Levites in their generations, chief men; they were living at Jerusalem.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The heads of the Levites, princes in their families, abode in Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version

These were all heads of Levite families, leaders as recorded in their genealogies, and they lived in Jerusalem.

Geneva Bible 1599

These were the chiefe fathers of the Leuites according to their generations, and the principall which dwelt at Ierusalem.

King James (Authorized) Version

These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.

Translation for Translators

Those are the names of the leaders of the clans descended from Levi. Their names were written in the records of the clans. They all lived in Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

These were leaders of fathers' houses among the Levites, as listed in their genealogical records, chief men. They lived in Jerusalem.

Noah Webster Bible

These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.

World English Bible

These were heads of fathers’ households of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men. They lived at Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation

These heads of the fathers of the Levites throughout their generations [are] heads. These have dwelt in Jerusalem.