25. Isshiah was Micah’s brother. Isshiah’s son was Zechariah.
26. Merari’s descendants were Mahli and Mushi. Merari’s son was Jaaziah.
27. Jaaziah son of Merari had sons named Shoham, Zaccur and Ibri.
28. Mahli’s son was Eleazar. But Eleazar did not have any sons.
29. Kish’s son was Jerahmeel.
30. Mushi’s sons were Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth.These are the Levites, listed by their families.
31. They were chosen for special jobs by throwing lots. They did this just as their relatives, the priests, had done. The priests were Aaron’s descendants. They threw lots in front of King David, Zadok and Ahimelech. The leaders of the families of the priests and Levites were also there. The families of the oldest brother and the youngest brother were treated the same.