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From the descendants of Merari through Jaaziah, the leaders were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
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From the descendants of Mahli, the leader was Eleazar, though he had no sons.
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From the descendants of Kish, the leader was Jerahmeel.
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From the descendants of Mushi, the leaders were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the descendants of Levi in their various families.
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Like the descendants of Aaron, they were assigned to their duties by means of sacred lots, without regard to age or rank. Lots were drawn in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the family leaders of the priests and the Levites.