1 Chronicles 9:34

“These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations, etc.] Even all before made mention of in this chapter: these dwelt at Jerusalem; always resided there, and did not in turns go into the country villages, as the inferior Levites did; their office requiring them to be constantly there, being chief of the porters, singers, etc. who had the superintendency and direction of the rest. Ver. 35-44. And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, etc.] Whose name is here mentioned, which is not in (<130829>1 Chronicles 8:29). Jehiel, whose wife’s name was Maachah; as there, but here called his sister, as a wife sometimes is, (<012002>Genesis 20:2,5 <460905>1 Corinthians 9:5). From…”

“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. return to 'Top of Page'”

“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. 1 Chronicles 9:35”

“9:34 The reference to Jerusalem draws readers back to the beginning (9:3) and defines all Israel in terms of its representatives living in that city. • In detailing the responsibilities of the priests and Levites, the Chronicler’s primary focus was the heads of Levite families (9:10-33).”

“chief fathers: Ch1 9:13; Neh 11:1-15 Jerusalem: We have already seen the situation and extent of this ancient city (see note on Ch1 8:28); but the Jerusalem of sacred history is no more. After having been successively destroyed by the Babylonians and Romans, and taken by the Saracens, Crusaders, and Turks, in the possession of the latter of whom it still continues, not a vestige remains of the capital of David and Solomon, not a monument of Jewish times is standing. The very course of the walls is changed, and the boundaries of the ancient city are become doubtful. The monks pretend to shew the sites of the sacred places; but they have not the slightest pretensions to even a probable…”