Shemaiah the son of Hashub: traced from him through Azrikam and Hashabiah to Bunni; these were of the sons of Merari, the third son of Levi, see ( 1 Chronicles 9:14 ) .
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and his associates, heads of families: 242. There was also Amashsai son of Azarel son of Ahzai son of Meshillemoth son of Immer
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and their associates, for a total of 128 courageous people. Their supervisor was Zabdiel, Haggedolim's son.
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Of the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub son of Azrikam son of Hashabiah son of Bunni;
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as well as Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were some of the leaders of the Levites in charge of the outside work on God's house;
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also Mattaniah son of Mica son of Zabdi son of Asaph the leader who began the thanksgiving with prayer, and Bakbukiah, who was the second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua son of Galal son of Jeduthun.