23. Jeriah was the oldest son of Hebron. Amariah was Hebron’s second son. Jahaziel was his third son, and Jekameam was his fourth son.
24. Uzziel’s son was Micah. Micah’s son was Shamir.
25. Isshiah was Micah’s brother. Isshiah’s son was Zechariah.
26. Merari’s descendants were Mahli, Mushi, and Jaaziah his son.
27. Jaaziah son of Merari had sons named Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
28. Mahli’s son was Eleazar, but Eleazar did not have sons.
29. Kish’s son was Jerahmeel.
30. Mushi’s sons were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These are the leaders of the Levite families. They are listed by their families.
31. They were chosen for special jobs by throwing lots, like their relatives, the priests. The priests were Aaron’s descendants. They threw lots in front of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the leaders of the priests’ and Levite families. The older families and the younger families were treated the same when their jobs were chosen.