All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight valiant men. ] And so well qualified to defend the city against its enemies.
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[Members of the tribe of Judah:] Athaiah, the son of Uzziah and grandson of Zechariah. His other ancestors included Amariah, Shephatiah, and Mahalalel, descendants of Judah's son Perez.
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Maaseiah, the son of Baruch and grandson of Colhozeh. His other ancestors included Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib, and Zechariah, descendants of Judah's son Shelah.
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Of the descendants of Perez, 468 outstanding soldiers lived in Jerusalem.
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[Members of the tribe of Benjamin:] Sallu, the son of Meshullam and grandson of Joed. His other ancestors included Pedaiah, Kolaiah, Maaseiah, Ithiel, and Jeshaiah.
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Gabbai and Sallai, close relatives of Sallu. In all, 928 Benjaminites lived in Jerusalem.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.