Translations
Modern
…and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
Traditional
And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
Literal
…and their brothers, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven hundred and sixty mighty of valor for the work of the service of the house of God.
Latin
Fratres quoque eorum principes per familias suas, mille septingenti sexaginta, fortissimi robore ad faciendum opus ministerii in domo Dei.
Original
Hebrew
English
…and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.
Notes
The Chronicler explains how people and institutions returning from the exile in Babylon connected with the past. The Levites and priests are important in this summary of Israel. The Chronicler believes they were central to the nation's organization. They were vital to Israel's success as a nation with God as king. The Chronicler used ancient records from Moses and David (1 Chronicles 9:19–22) to describe each group's homeland and rank.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Merari, Merarite
Topics
Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Zealous Religious Zeal: Priests