The first lot went to Asaph’s son Joseph and his relatives and sons – twelve in all, the second to Gedaliah and his relatives and sons – twelve in all,

Meshelemiah’s sons: The firstborn Zechariah, the second Jediael, the third Zebadiah, the fourth Jathniel,

the second Hilkiah, the third Tebaliah, and the fourth Zechariah. All of Hosah’s sons and relatives numbered thirteen.

and the sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the storehouses in the Lord’s temple.

As for the Izharites: Kenaniah and his sons were given responsibilities outside the temple as officers and judges over Israel.

He was a descendant of Perez; he was in charge of all the army officers for the first month.

Benaiah was the leader of the thirty warriors and his division; his son was Ammizabad.

The sixth, assigned the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. His division consisted of 24,000 men.

Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the land.

Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar. Joab was the commanding general of the king’s army.

He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him.

Solomon son of David solidified his royal authority, for the Lord his God was with him and magnified him greatly.

Then Solomon passed away and was buried in the city of his father David. His son Rehoboam replaced him as king.

She bore him sons named Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham.

Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as the leader over his brothers, for he intended to name him his successor.

Then Rehoboam passed away and was buried in the City of David. His son Abijah replaced him as king.

But as for us, the Lord is our God and we have not rejected him. Aaron’s descendants serve as the Lord’s priests and the Levites assist them with the work.

and Amasiah son of Zikri, who volunteered to serve the Lord, led 200,000 skilled warriors.

The king of Israel summoned an officer and said, “Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.”

All the men of Judah were standing before the Lord, along with their infants, wives, and children.