24 These were the descendants of Levi by their ancestral families[a]—the family heads, according to their registration by name in the headcount—twenty years old or more, who worked in the service of the Lord’s temple.(A) 25 For David said, “The Lord God of Israel has given rest to his people,(B) and he has come to stay in Jerusalem forever. 26 Also, the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the equipment for its service”(C)

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  1. 23:24 Lit the house of their fathers

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