28. Samuel’s sons were Joel, the first son, and Abijah, the second son.
29. Merari’s son was Mahli. Mahli’s son was Libni. Libni’s son was Shimei. Shimei’s son was Uzzah.
30. Uzzah’s son was Shimea. Shimea’s son was Haggiah, and Haggiah’s son was Asaiah.
31. David chose some people to be in charge of the music in the house of the Lord. They began their work after the Ark of the Agreement was put there.
32. They served by making music at the Holy Tent (also called the Meeting Tent), and they served until Solomon built the Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. They followed the rules for their work.
33. These are the musicians and their sons:From Kohath’s family there was Heman the singer. Heman was Joel’s son. Joel was Samuel’s son.