Nehemiah 11:4-19

4But some of Judah's and Benjamin's descendants went to live in Jerusalem. This is who they were: From the tribe of Judah: Athaiah, son of Uzziah and Zechariah's grandson. His other ancestors were: Amariah, Shephatiah and Mahalalel. They were descendants of Judah's son, Perez.

5Maaseiah, son of Baruch and Col-Hozeh's grandson. His other ancestors were: Hazaiah, Adaiah, Joiarib and Zechariah. They were descendants of Judah's son, Shelah.

6There were 468 descendants of Perez who went to live in Jerusalem. They were all brave men.

7From the tribe of Benjamin: Sallu, son of Meshullam and Joed's grandson. His other ancestors were: Pedaiah, Kolaiah, Maaseiah, Ithiel and Jeshaiah.

8Sallu's relatives, Gabbai and Sallai were also there. There were 928 men from Benjamin's tribe.

9Zicri's son, Joel, was the officer with authority over them. Hassenuah's son, Judah, was the next most important officer in the city.

10From the priests: Joiarib's son, Jedaiah, and Jakin.

11Seraiah, son of Hilkiah and Meshullam's grandson. His other ancestors were: Zadok, Meraioth and Ahitub. Ahitub had been the most important priest in God's temple.

12Their relatives worked with them in the temple. There were 822 men from that clan. Adaiah, son of Jeroham and Pelaliah's grandson. His other ancestors were: Amzi, Zechariah, Pashhur and Malkijah.

13His relatives were with him. There were 242 men from that clan who were leaders of their families. Amashsai, son of Azarel and Ahzai's grandson. Ahzai was the son of Meshillemoth, son of Immer.

14His friends were with him. They were 128 strong brave men from that clan. Haggedolim's son, Zabdiel, was the officer with authority over them.

15From the Levites: Shemaiah, son of Hasshub and Azrikam's grandson. Azrikam was the son of Hashabiah, son of Bunni.

16Shabbethai and Jozabad were leaders of the Levites who had authority over work on the outside of God's temple.

17Mattaniah, son of Mica and Zabdi's grandson. Zabdi was Asaph's son. Mattaniah led the people when they prayed and they thanked God. Bakbukiah helped Mattaniah, as well as Shammua's son, Abda. Shammua was the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

18284 Levites lived in the holy city, Jerusalem.

19The temple guards were: Akkub, Talmon and their relatives. There were 172 guards who watched the gates.