1 S o all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel: and Judah was carried away captive to Babylon for their transgression.

So all Israel were listed by genealogies; and behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel. Judah was carried away captive to Babylon for their disobedience.

2 N ow the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the Nethinim.

Now the first inhabitants who lived in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the Nethinim.

3 A nd in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim and Manasseh:

In Jerusalem lived of the children of Judah, of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephraim and Manasseh:

4 U thai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Perez the son of Judah.

Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Perez the son of Judah.

5 A nd of the Shilonites: Asaiah the first-born, and his sons.

Of the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons.

6 A nd of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.

Of the sons of Zerah: Jeuel and their brothers, six hundred ninety.

7 A nd of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah,

Of the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, the son of Hassenuah,

8 a nd Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;

and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;

9 a nd their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and six. All these men were heads of fathers' houses by their fathers' houses.

and their brothers, according to their generations, nine hundred fifty-six. All these men were heads of fathers’ households by their fathers’ houses.

10 A nd of the priests: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, Jachin,

Of the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jachin,

11 a nd Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God;

and Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of God’s house;

12 a nd Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;

13 a nd their brethren, heads of their fathers' houses, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.

and their brothers, heads of their fathers’ houses, one thousand seven hundred sixty; very able men for the work of the service of God’s house.

14 A nd of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;

Of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;

15 a nd Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,

and Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph,

16 a nd Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites.

and Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and Berechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

17 A nd the porters: Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren (Shallum was the chief),

The porters: Shallum, Akkub, Talmon, Ahiman, and their brothers (Shallum was the chief),

18 w ho hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were the porters for the camp of the children of Levi.

who previously served in the king’s gate eastward. They were the porters for the camp of the children of Levi.

19 A nd Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brethren, of his father's house, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the thresholds of the tent: and their fathers had been over the camp of Jehovah, keepers of the entry.

Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his brothers, of his father’s house, the Korahites, were over the work of the service, keepers of the thresholds of the tent. Their fathers had been over the camp of Yahweh, keepers of the entry.

20 A nd Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them in time past, and Jehovah was with him.

Phinehas the son of Eleazar was ruler over them in time past, and Yahweh was with him.

21 Z echariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tent of meeting.

Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the Tent of Meeting.

22 A ll these that were chosen to be porters in the thresholds were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their office of trust.

All these who were chosen to be porters in the thresholds were two hundred twelve. These were listed by genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer ordained in their office of trust.

23 S o they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of Jehovah, even the house of the tent, by wards.

So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of Yahweh’s house, even the house of the tent, by wards.

24 O n the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

On the four sides were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south.

25 A nd their brethren, in their villages, were to come in every seven days from time to time to be with them:

Their brothers, in their villages, were to come in every seven days from time to time to be with them:

26 f or the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the chambers and over the treasuries in the house of God.

for the four chief porters, who were Levites, were in an office of trust, and were over the rooms and over the treasuries in God’s house.

27 A nd they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge thereof was upon them; and to them pertained the opening thereof morning by morning.

They stayed around God’s house, because that duty was on them; and to their duty was its opening morning by morning.

28 A nd certain of them had charge of the vessels of service; for by count were these brought in and by count were these taken out.

Certain of them were in charge of the vessels of service; for these were brought in by count, and these were taken out by count.

29 S ome of them also were appointed over the furniture, and over all the vessels of the sanctuary, and over the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices.

Some of them also were appointed over the furniture, and over all the vessels of the sanctuary, over the fine flour, the wine, the oil, the frankincense, and the spices.

30 A nd some of the sons of the priests prepared the confection of the spices.

Some of the sons of the priests prepared the mixing of the spices.

31 A nd Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the first-born of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.

Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.

32 A nd some of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the showbread, to prepare it every sabbath.

Some of their brothers, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the show bread, to prepare it every Sabbath.

33 A nd these are the singers, heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, who dwelt in the chambers and were free from other service; for they were employed in their work day and night.

These are the singers, heads of fathers’ households of the Levites, who lived in the rooms and were free from other service; for they were employed in their work day and night.

34 T hese were heads of fathers' houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.

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

35 A nd in Gibeon there dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife's name was Maacah:

Jeiel the father of Gibeon, whose wife’s name was Maacah, lived in Gibeon with

36 a nd his first-born son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

his firstborn son Abdon, Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,

37 a nd Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.

Gedor, Ahio, Zechariah, and Mikloth.

38 A nd Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

Mikloth became the father of Shimeam. They also lived with their brothers in Jerusalem, near their brothers.

39 A nd Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

Ner became the father of Kish. Kish became the father of Saul. Saul became the father of Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

40 A nd the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah.

The son of Jonathan was Merib Baal. Merib Baal became the father of Micah.

41 A nd the sons of Micah: Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz.

The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.

42 A nd Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begat Moza;

Ahaz became the father of Jarah. Jarah became the father of Alemeth, Azmaveth, and Zimri. Zimri became the father of Moza.

43 a nd Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son.

Moza became the father of Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.

44 A nd Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel.

Azel had six sons, whose names are these: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel.