1 Chronicles 9:9

9 The total number of the people of Benjamin was 956. They were listed in their family history. All of those men were the leaders of their families.

1 Chronicles 9:9 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 9:9

And their brethren, according to their generations, nine
hundred amd fifty and six
Which was the number of the Benjaminites there resident put together, and which greatly exceeded that of Judah, ( 1 Chronicles 9:6 )

all these men were chief of the fathers, in the house of their fathers;
principal men in the families of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, even all the seven before mentioned.

1 Chronicles 9:9 In-Context

7 The family line of Benjamin included Sallu. He was the son of Meshullam. Meshullam was the son of Hodaviah. Hodaviah was the son of Hassenuah.

8 Ibneiah was the son of Jeroham. Elah was the son of Uzzi. Uzzi was the son of Micri. Meshullam was the son of Shephatiah. Shephatiah was the son of Reuel. Reuel was the son of Ibnijah.

9 The total number of the people of Benjamin was 956. They were listed in their family history. All of those men were the leaders of their families.

10 The family line of the priests included Jedaiah, Jehoiarib and Jakin.

11 It also included Azariah. He was the son of Hilkiah. Hilkiah was the son of Meshullam. Meshullam was the son of Zadok. Zadok was the son of Meraioth. Meraioth was the son of Ahitub. Azariah was the official who was in charge of the house of God.