2. He had seven sons, listed in order of age: Zechariah, Jediael, Zebadiah, Jathniel,
3. Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai.
4. There was also Obed Edom, whom God blessed by giving him eight sons, listed in order of age: Shemaiah, Jehozabad, Joah, Sachar, Nethanel,
5. Ammiel, Issachar, and Peullethai.
6-7. Obed Edom's eldest son, Shemaiah, had six sons: Othni, Rephael, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semachiah. They were important men in their clan because of their great ability; the last two were especially talented.
8. Obed Edom's family furnished a total of 62 highly qualified men for this work.
9. Meshelemiah's family furnished eighteen qualified men.