16
Also Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were in charge of the work outside the Temple of God.
17
Also Mattaniah son of Mica, son of Zabdi, a descendant of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer. Also Bakbukiah, who was Mattaniah’s assistant, and Abda son of Shammua, son of Galal, son of Jeduthun.
18
In all, there were 284 Levites in the holy city.
19
From the gatekeepers: Akkub, Talmon, and 172 of their associates, who guarded the gates.
20
The other priests, Levites, and the rest of the Israelites lived wherever their family inheritance was located in any of the towns of Judah.