1 Chronicles 9:13 nasb — and their relatives, heads of their fathers' households, 1,very able men for the work of the service of the house of Go…

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"and their relatives, heads of their fathers' households, 1,very able men for the work of the service of the house of God."

— 1 Chronicles 9:13, NASB

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

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From the priests were Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jachin,

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and Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief officer of the house of God;

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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;

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and their relatives, heads of their fathers' households, 1,very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.

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

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

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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.

1 Chronicles 9:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:13 say?
1 Chronicles 9:13 in the NASB reads: “and their relatives, heads of their fathers' households, 1,very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:13 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 9:13.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:13 in?
1 Chronicles 9:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 9:13?
1 Chronicles 9:13 reads (NASB): “and their relatives, heads of their fathers' households, 1,very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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