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Selected Verse: 1 Chronicles 9:34 - Strong Concordance

Verse	Translation	Text
1Ch 9:34	Strong Concordance	These chief [07218] fathers [01] of the Levites [03881] were chief [07218] throughout their generations [08435]; these dwelt [03427] at Jerusalem [03389].
	King James	These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Chief throughout their generations - The superintendents, that is, were the genealogical head of the different Levitical divisions, and bore special rule, each over those of his own blood and race. The hereditary principle prevailed, not only in the high priesthood, but also in the priestly offices of the second rank.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

Chief throughout their generations - The superintendents, that is, were the genealogical head of the different Levitical divisions, and bore special rule, each over those of his own blood and race. The hereditary principle prevailed, not only in the high priesthood, but also in the priestly offices of the second rank.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Jerusalem - Upon their return from Babylon they were not suffered to chuse their habitations in the country, as others were, but were obliged to settle themselves at Jerusalem, that they might constantly attend upon God's service there.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Jerusalem - Upon their return from Babylon they were not suffered to chuse their habitations in the country, as others were, but were obliged to settle themselves at Jerusalem, that they might constantly attend upon God's service there.

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