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and his associates, all valiant men: 128 men. Their commander was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.
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Shabbethai and Jozabad, two of the leaders of the Levites who were in charge of the outside work of The Temple of God;
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Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
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The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.
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From the security guards: Akkub, Talmon, and their associates who kept watch over the gates: 172 men.
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The rest of the Israelites, priests, and Levites were in all the towns of Judah, each on his own family property.
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The Temple staff lived on the hill Ophel. Ziha and Gishpa were responsible for them.
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The chief officer over the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. Uzzi was one of Asaph's descendants, singers who led worship in The Temple of God.
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The singers got their orders from the king, who drew up their daily schedule.
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Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, represented the people's concerns at the royal court.