1. These are the assignments of work for the Levites who served as temple guards. From the clan of Korah there was Meshelemiah son of Kore, of the family of Asaph.
2. He had seven sons, listed in order of age: Zechariah, Jediael, Zebadiah, Jathniel,
3. Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai.
4. There was also Obed Edom, whom God blessed by giving him eight sons, listed in order of age: Shemaiah, Jehozabad, Joah, Sachar, Nethanel,
5. Ammiel, Issachar, and Peullethai.
6-7. Obed Edom's eldest son, Shemaiah, had six sons: Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semachiah. They were important men in their clan because of their great ability; the last two were especially talented.