1 Chronicles 9:34
These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
Cross-references
In 1 Chronicles 9:13, these same Levite heads are described as 'very able men for the work of the service of the house of God', specifying their role.
In 1 Chronicles 8:28, the heads of Benjaminite families also dwelt in Jerusalem, mirroring this Levite list.
In 1 Chronicles 15:12, David addresses the 'heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites' with the same title, calling them to consecrate for the ark.
In Nehemiah 11:1-15, a later list of Levitical leaders dwelling in Jerusalem parallels this post-exilic resettlement.
In Ezra 8:1, a similar list of 'heads of their fathers' houses' appears for those returning from exile, though not exclusively Levites.
In Nehemiah 12:12, the heads of priestly families are listed in the days of Joiakim, echoing this Levite head list.