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,
47. Mahli, Mushi, Merari, Levi.
48. The other Levites were assigned all the other duties at the place of worship.
49. Aaron and his descendants presented the offerings of incense and offered the sacrifices that were burnt on the altar. They were responsible for all the worship in the Most Holy Place and for the sacrifices by which God forgives Israel's sins. They did all this in accordance with the instructions given by Moses, God's servant.
50. This is the line of Aaron's descendants: Eleazar, Phinehas, Abishua,
51. Bukki, Uzzi, Zerahiah,
52. Meraioth, Amariah, Ahitub,
53. Zadok, Ahimaaz.
54. This is the territory assigned to the descendants of Aaron of the clan of Kohath. They received the first share of the land assigned to the Levites.
55. This included Hebron in the territory of Judah and the pasture lands round it.