Study Desk

Ammiel was his sixth son, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. God had brought good to the father.

To his son Shemaiah sons were born who ruled over their father's house. They were strong, able men with strength of heart.

These are the sons of Hosah, one of Merari's sons: Shimri was the first. (He was not the first-born, but his father made him first.)

Hilkiah was his second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. Hosah had thirteen sons and brothers in all.

Shelemiah's name was drawn for the east gate. Then they drew the name of his son Zechariah for the north gate. Zechariah used much wisdom talking with people.

Obed-edom's name was drawn for the south gate. And his sons were to watch the store-house.

Shuppim and Hosah's names were drawn for the west gate beside the gate of Shallecheth, on the road that goes up a hill. Each one was given his duty to watch.

The sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel, watched over the riches of the house of the Lord.

His brothers by Eliezer were Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomoth his son.

Shelomoth and his brothers watched over all the riches of the holy gifts. These gifts had been set apart by King David and the heads of the fathers' houses, the captains of thousands and hundreds, and the captains of the army.

Samuel the man of God had set apart gifts. So had Saul the son of Kish, Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, and everyone who had set apart anything. All these holy gifts were in the care of Shelomoth and his brothers.

Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were given outside duties for Israel. They were leaders and men who decide who is guilty or not.

Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers were leaders of Israel west of the Jordan. They were 1,700 able men who did all the work of the Lord and the work of the king.

Jerijah and his brothers were 2,700 able men, heads of fathers' houses. King David chose them to take care of all the duties of God and of the king, among the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-family group of the Manassites.

Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel was the leader of the first army for the first month. There were 24,000 in his army.

Dodai the Ahohite was the leader of the army for the second month. Mikloth was the head captain. There were 24,000 in his army.

The third leader of the army for the third month was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the religious leader. There were 24,000 in his army.

This is the Benaiah who was the strong man of the thirty, and leader of the thirty. Ammizabad his son was captain of his army.

The fourth leader for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him. There were 24,000 in his army.

The fifth leader for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 in his army.