Ahi son of Abdiel, son of Guni, was the leader of the family.

They cast lots, both young and old, according to their families, to determine which gate they would be responsible for.

“For inquire now of the former generation, and pay attention to the findings of their ancestors;

He did amazing things in the sight of their ancestors, in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.

Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

These were the ones chosen from the community, leaders of their ancestral tribes. They were the heads of the thousands of Israel.

But they did not pay attention and were as stubborn as their ancestors, who had not trusted the Lord their God.

There were 20,200 family leaders and warriors listed in their genealogical records.

Instead they have followed the stubborn inclinations of their own hearts. They have paid allegiance to the gods called Baal, as their fathers taught them to do.

“Are you willing to pronounce judgment? Are you willing to pronounce judgment, son of man? Then confront them with the abominable practices of their fathers,

These were the leaders of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were skilled warriors, men of reputation, and leaders of their families.

They have gone back to the evil ways of their ancestors of old who refused to obey what I told them. They, too, have paid allegiance to other gods and worshiped them. Both the nation of Israel and the nation of Judah have violated the covenant I made with their ancestors.

You must write Aaron’s name on the staff of Levi; for one staff is for the head of every tribe.

He told the Israelites, “When your children someday ask their fathers, ‘What do these stones represent?’

Joshua left those nations to test Israel. I wanted to see whether or not the people would carefully walk in the path marked out by the Lord, as their ancestors were careful to do.”

They were left to test Israel, so the Lord would know if his people would obey the commands he gave their ancestors through Moses.

because they have done evil in my sight and have angered me from the time their ancestors left Egypt right up to this very day!’”

According to the genealogical records of their families, they had 36,000 warriors available for battle, for they had numerous wives and sons.

Their relatives, who were leaders of their families, numbered 1,760. They were capable men who were assigned to carry out the various tasks of service in God’s temple.

From Ephraim there were 20,800 warriors, who had brought fame to their families.