So these things must be a statutory ordinance for you throughout your generations, in all the places where you live.

The five Amorite kings ran away and hid in the cave at Makkedah.

This was the land assigned to the tribe of Zebulun by its clans, including these cities and their towns.

These are the descendants of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron,

These were his officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest.

These were their descendants:Ishmael’s firstborn son was Nebaioth; the others were Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,

Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael.

Magdiel, Iram. These were the tribal chiefs of Edom.

The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel.

These are the names of the sons Gershom: Libni and Shimei.

The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons.

These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari.

Azarel son of Jeroham led Dan. These were the commanders of the Israelite tribes.

Maaziah, Bilgai, and Shemaiah. These were the priests.

Esther’s command established these matters of Purim, and the matter was officially recorded.

“How long will you speak these things, seeing that the words of your mouth are like a great wind?

“But these things you have concealed in your heart; I know that this is with you:

Take a good look! This is what the wicked are like, those who always have it so easy and get richer and richer.

Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the Lord’s acts of loyal love!

These sayings also are from the wise: To show partiality in judgment is terrible: