19. Merari was the father of Mahli and Mushi. These descendants of Levi each became leaders of their own clans.
20-21. Gershon's descendants included Libni, Jahath, Zimmah, Joah, Iddo, Zerah, and Jeatherai.
22-24. Kohath's descendants included Amminadab, Korah, Assir, Elkanah, Ebiasaph, Assir, Tahath, Uriel, Uzziah, and Shaul.
25. Elkanah was the father of Amasai and Ahimoth.
26-27. Ahimoth's descendants included Elkanah, Zophai, Nahath, Eliab, Jeroham, and Elkanah.
28. Samuel was the father of Joel and Abijah, born in that order.