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33 The Levites who were singers and leaders of their families stayed in the rooms at the Temple. They did not have to do other work because they were responsible for the work in the Temple day and night.

34 All these Levites were leaders of their families. They were listed as leaders in their family histories. They lived in Jerusalem.

The Family History of King Saul

35 Jeiel was Gibeon’s father. Jeiel lived in the town of Gibeon. His wife was named Maacah.

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33 Those who were musicians,(A) heads of Levite families, stayed in the rooms of the temple and were exempt from other duties because they were responsible for the work day and night.(B)

34 All these were heads of Levite families, chiefs as listed in their genealogy, and they lived in Jerusalem.

The Genealogy of Saul(C)

35 Jeiel(D) the father[a] of Gibeon lived in Gibeon.

His wife’s name was Maakah,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 9:35 Father may mean civic leader or military leader.