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These are the assignments of work for the Levites who served as Temple guards. From the clan of Korah there was Meshelemiah son of Kore, of the family of Asaph.
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He had seven sons, listed in order of age: Zechariah, Jediael, Zebadiah, Jathniel,
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Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai.
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There was also Obed Edom, whom God blessed by giving him eight sons, listed in order of age: Shemaiah, Jehozabad, Joah, Sachar, Nethanel,
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Ammiel, Issachar, and Peullethai.
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Obed Edom's oldest son, Shemaiah, had six sons: Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semachiah. They were important men in their clan because of their great ability; the last two were especially talented.
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Obed Edom's family furnished a total of sixty-two highly qualified men for this work.
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Meshelemiah's family furnished eighteen qualified men.
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From the clan of Merari there was Hosah, who had four sons: Shimri (his father made him the leader, even though he was not the oldest son),