4. The king assigned 24,000 to administer the work of the Temple, 6,000 to keep records and decide disputes,
5. 4,000 to do guard duty, and 4,000 to praise the Lord, using the musical instruments provided by the king for this purpose.
6. David divided the Levites into three groups, according to their clans: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
7. Gershon had two sons: Ladan and Shimei.
8. Ladan had three sons: Jehiel, Zetham, and Joel,