1 Chronicles 6:25-35

25 Elkanah had two sons, Amasai and Ahimoth.
26 These are Ahimoth's descendants from generation to generation: Elkanah, Zophai, Nahath,
27 Eliab, Jeroham, Elkanah.
28 Samuel had two sons: Joel, the older, and Abijah, the younger.
29 These are the descendants of Merari from generation to generation: Mahli, Libni, Shimei, Uzzah,
30 Shimea, Haggiah, Asaiah.
31 These are the men whom King David put in charge of the music at the place of worship in Jerusalem after the Covenant Box was moved there.
32 They took regular turns of duty at the Tent of the Lord's presence during the time before King Solomon built the Temple.
33 The family lines of those who held this office are as follows: The clan of Kohath: Heman, the leader of the first choir, was the son of Joel. His family line went back to Jacob as follows: Heman, Joel, Samuel,
34 Elkanah, Jeroham, Eliel, Toah,
35 Zuph, Elkanah, Mahath, Amasai,

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. [Some ancient translations (see also 1 S 8.2)] Joel; [Hebrew does not have this name.]
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.