29. These are the descendants of Merari from generation to generation: Mahli, Libni, Shimei, Uzzah,
30. Shimea, Haggiah, Asaiah.
31. These are the men whom King David put in charge of the music at the place of worship in Jerusalem after the Covenant Box was moved there.
32. They took regular turns of duty at the Tent of the Lord's presence during the time before King Solomon built the Temple.
33. The family lines of those who held this office are as follows:The clan of Kohath: Heman, the leader of the first choir, was the son of Joel. His family line went back to Jacob as follows: Heman, Joel, Samuel,
34. Elkanah, Jeroham, Eliel, Toah,
35. Zuph, Elkanah, Mahath, Amasai,
36. Elkanah, Joel, Azariah, Zephaniah,
37. Tahath, Assir, Ebiasaph, Korah,
38. Izhar, Kohath, Levi, Jacob.
39. Asaph was leader of the second choir. His family line went back to Levi as follows: Asaph, Berechiah, Shimea,
40. Michael, Baaseiah, Malchijah,
41. Ethni, Zerah, Adaiah,
42. Ethan, Zimmah, Shimei,
43. Jahath, Gershon, Levi.
44. Ethan of the clan of Merari was the leader of the third choir. His family line went back to Levi as follows: Ethan, Kishi, Abdi, Malluch,
45. Hashabiah, Amaziah, Hilkiah,
46. Amzi, Bani, Shemer,