1 Chronicles 9:34

34 The men named above were heads of Levite families, according to their ancestral lines. They were the leaders who lived in Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 9:34 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 9:34

These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their
generations
Even all before made mention of in this chapter:

these dwelt at Jerusalem;
always resided there, and did not in turns go into the country villages, as the inferior Levites did; their office requiring them to be constantly there, being chief of the porters, singers who had the superintendency and direction of the rest.

1 Chronicles 9:34 In-Context

32 Members of the clan of Kohath were responsible for preparing the sacred bread for the Temple every Sabbath.

33 Some Levite families were responsible for the Temple music. The heads of these families lived in some of the Temple buildings and were free from other duties, because they were on call day and night.

34 The men named above were heads of Levite families, according to their ancestral lines. They were the leaders who lived in Jerusalem.

35 Jeiel founded the city of Gibeon and settled there. His wife was named Maacah.

36 His oldest son was Abdon, and his other sons were Zur, Kish, Baal, Ner, Nadab,