16. Gershom’s first son was Shubael.
17. Eliezer’s first son was Rehabiah. Eliezer had no other sons, but Rehabiah had many sons.
18. Izhar’s first son was Shelomith.
19. Hebron’s first son was Jeriah, his second was Amariah, his third was Jahaziel, and his fourth was Jekameam.
20. Uzziel’s first son was Micah and his second was Isshiah.
21. Merari’s sons were Mahli and Mushi. Mahli’s sons were Eleazar and Kish.
22. Eleazar died without sons; he had only daughters. Eleazar’s daughters married their cousins, the sons of Kish.
23. Mushi’s three sons were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth.
24. These were Levi’s descendants listed by their families. They were the leaders of families. Each person who was twenty years old or older was listed. They served in the Lord’s Temple.
25. David had said, “The Lord, the God of Israel, has given rest to his people. He has come to live in Jerusalem forever.
26. So the Levites don’t need to carry the Holy Tent or any of the things used in its services anymore.”