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Ammiel was sixth, Issachar was seventh, and Peullethai was eighth. God blessed Obed-Edom with children.
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Obed-Edom's son Shemaiah also had sons. They were leaders in their father's family because they were capable men.
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Shemaiah's sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semakiah. Elihu, and Semakiah were skilled workers.
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All these were Obed-Edom's descendants. They and their sons and relatives were capable men and strong workers. Obed-Edom had sixty-two descendants in all.
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Meshelemiah had sons and relatives who were skilled workers. In all, there were eighteen.
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From the Merari family, Hosah had sons. Shimri was chosen to be in charge. Although he was not the oldest son, his father chose him to be in charge.
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Hilkiah was his second son, Tabaliah was third, and Zechariah was fourth. In all, Hosah had thirteen sons and relatives.
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These were the leaders of the groups of gatekeepers, and they served in the Temple of the Lord. Their relatives also worked in the Temple.
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By throwing lots, each family chose a gate to guard. Young and old threw lots.
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Meshelemiah was chosen by lot to guard the East Gate. Then lots were thrown for Meshelemiah's son Zechariah. He was a wise counselor and was chosen for the North Gate.
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Obed-Edom was chosen for the South Gate, and Obed-Edom's sons were chosen to guard the storehouse.