1 Chronicles 9:13 net — Their relatives, who were leaders of their families, numbered 1,760. They were capable men who were assigned to carry o…

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"Their relatives, who were leaders of their families, numbered 1,760. They were capable men who were assigned to carry out the various tasks of service in God’s temple."

— 1 Chronicles 9:13, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

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From the priests:Jedaiah; Jehoiarib; Jakin;

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Azariah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub the leader in God’s temple;

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Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malkijah; and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer.

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Their relatives, who were leaders of their families, numbered 1,760. They were capable men who were assigned to carry out the various tasks of service in God’s temple.

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From the Levites:Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah a descendant of Merari;

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Bakbakkar; Heresh; Galal; Mattaniah son of Mika, son of Zikri, son of Asaph;

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Obadiah son of Shemaiah, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, son of Elkanah, who lived among the settlements 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 NET Bible reads: “Their relatives, who were leaders of their families, numbered 1,760. They were capable men who were assigned to carry out the various tasks of service in God’s temple.”
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 (NET): “Their relatives, who were leaders of their families, numbered 1,760. They were capable men who were assigned to carry out the various tasks of service in God’s temple.” 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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