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Here are the leaders from among the Levites. There was Shemaiah. He was the son of Hasshub. Hasshub was the son of Azrikam. Azrikam was the son of Hashabiah. Hashabiah was the son of Bunni.
Nehemiah 11:15 Meaning and Commentary
Nehemiah 11:15
Also of the Levites Who dwelt in Jerusalem:
Shemaiah the son of Hashub: traced from him through Azrikam and Hashabiah to Bunni; these were of the sons of Merari, the third son of Levi, see ( 1 Chronicles 9:14 ) .
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and his associates, who were heads of families—242 men; Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
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and his associates, who were men of standing—128. Their chief officer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.
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From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
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Shabbethai and Jozabad, two of the heads of the Levites, who had charge of the outside work of the house of God;
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Mattaniah son of Mika, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.