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33 And these were the singers, chief fathers of the Levites, [who were] in the chambers free from service; for they were employed day and night.

34 These are the chief fathers of the Levites, heads according to their families; these dwelt in Jerusalem.

35 And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, and his wife's name was Maachah.

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33 Those who were musicians,(A) heads of Levite families, stayed in the rooms of the temple and were exempt from other duties because they were responsible for the work day and night.(B)

34 All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs as listed in their genealogy, and they lived in Jerusalem.

The Genealogy of Saul(C)

35 Jeiel(D) the father[a] of Gibeon lived in Gibeon.

His wife’s name was Maakah,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 9:35 Father may mean civic leader or military leader.