KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Levi, the chief of the fathers, were written in the book of the chronicles, even until the days of Johanan the son of Eliashib.
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The descendants of Levi who were family leaders were recorded in the official record book, up until the time when Johanan, the son of Eliashib, was serving.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that the Levite family leaders were carefully documented in official records during this period of Israel's history.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Nehemiah's account of rebuilding Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The Levites were the priestly tribe responsible for temple worship and religious duties. Keeping detailed genealogical records was crucial for maintaining proper temple service and proving legitimate priestly lineage after the exile disrupted many family records.
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