Nehemiah 11:10-19 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

10. Four priests settled in Jerusalem. The first was Jedaiah; he was the son of Joiarib and the uncle of Jachin.

11. The second priest to settle there was Seraiah son of Hilkiah. His ancestors were Meshullam, Zadok, Meraioth, and Ahitub, who had been a high priest.

12. Altogether, there were eight hundred and twenty-two from his clan who served in the temple.The third priest to settle there was Adaiah son of Jeroham. His ancestors were Pelaliah, Amzi, Zechariah, Pashhur, and Malchijah.

13. Altogether, there were two hundred and forty-two clan leaders among his relatives.The fourth priest to settle there was Amashsai son of Azarel. His ancestors were Ahzai, Meshillemoth, and Immer.

14. Altogether, there were one hundred and twenty-eight brave warriors from their clans, and their leader was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.

15. Several Levites settled in Jerusalem. First, there was Shemaiah son of Hasshub. His ancestors were Azrikam, Hashabiah, and Bunni.

16. Next, there were Shabbethai and Jozabad, who were in charge of the work outside the temple.

17. Then there was Mattaniah son of Mica. His ancestors were Zabdi and Asaph. Mattaniah led the temple choir in the prayer of praise. Bakbukiah, who also settled in Jerusalem, was his assistant.Finally, there was Abda son of Shammua; his grandfather was Galal, and his great-grandfather was Jeduthun.

18. Altogether, two hundred and eighty-four Levites settled in the holy city.

19. One hundred and seventy-two temple guards settled in Jerusalem; their leaders were Akkub and Talmon.

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