1 Chronicles 9:2 net — The first to resettle on their property and in their cities were some Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

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"The first to resettle on their property and in their cities were some Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants."

— 1 Chronicles 9:2, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

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Genealogical records were kept for all Israel; they are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel.Exiles Who Resettled in JerusalemThe people of Judah were carried away to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.

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The first to resettle on their property and in their cities were some Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

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Some from the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Ephraim and Manasseh settled in Jerusalem.

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The settlers included: Uthai son of Ammihud, son of Omri, son of Imri, son of Bani, who was a descendant of Perez son of Judah.

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From the Shilonites: Asaiah the firstborn and his sons.

1 Chronicles 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:2 say?
1 Chronicles 9:2 in the NET Bible reads: “The first to resettle on their property and in their cities were some Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:2 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 2.
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 9:2.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:2 in?
1 Chronicles 9:2 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 9:2?
1 Chronicles 9:2 reads (NET): “The first to resettle on their property and in their cities were some Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.” 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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