29 From the Izrahites: Chenaniah and his sons had duties outside the temple[a](A) as officers and judges(B) over Israel. 30 From the Hebronites: Hashabiah(C) and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had assigned duties in Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the Lord and for the service of the king. 31 From the Hebronites: Jerijah(D) was the head of the Hebronites, according to the family records of his ancestors. A search was made in the fortieth year of David’s reign and strong, capable men were found among them at Jazer(E) in Gilead.

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  1. 26:29 the temple added for clarity

29 From the Izharites: Kenaniah and his sons were assigned duties away from the temple, as officials and judges(A) over Israel.

30 From the Hebronites: Hashabiah(B) and his relatives—seventeen hundred able men—were responsible in Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the Lord and for the king’s service. 31 As for the Hebronites,(C) Jeriah was their chief according to the genealogical records of their families. In the fortieth(D) year of David’s reign a search was made in the records, and capable men among the Hebronites were found at Jazer in Gilead.

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