1 Chronicles 9:34 asv — These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.

American Standard Version

"These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem. "

— 1 Chronicles 9:34, American Standard Version

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1 Chronicles 9 — Context

31

And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the first-born of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.

32

And some of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the showbread, to prepare it every sabbath.

33

And these are the singers, heads of fathers’housesof the Levites, who dweltin the chambersand were free from other service; for they were employed in their work day and night.

34

These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem.

35

And in Gibeon there dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jeiel, whose wife’s name was Maacah;

36

and his first-born son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,

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and Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth.

1 Chronicles 9:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 9:34 say?
1 Chronicles 9:34 in the American Standard Version reads: “These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 9:34 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 9:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 9, verse 34.
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 9:34.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 9:34 in?
1 Chronicles 9:34 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 9:34?
1 Chronicles 9:34 reads (ASV): “These were heads of fathers’ houses of the Levites, throughout their generations, chief men: these dwelt at Jerusalem. ” 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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