2 Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 9:2

New International Version

2 Now the first to resettle on their own property in their own towns were some Israelites, priests, Levites and temple servants.

English Standard Version

2 Now the first to dwell again in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the temple servants.

The Message

2 The first Israelites to return from exile to their homes and cities were the priests, the Levites, and the temple support staff.

New King James Version

2 And the first inhabitants who dwelt in their possessions in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and the Nethinim.

New Living Translation

2 The first of the exiles to return to their property in their former towns were priests, Levites, Temple servants, and other Israelites.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:2

Chapter Contents

Genealogies.

This chapter expresses that one end of recording all these genealogies was, to direct the Jews, when they returned out of captivity, with whom to unite, and where to reside. Here is an account of the good state into which the affairs of religion were put, on the return from Babylon. Every one knew his charge. Work is likely to be done well when every one knows the duty of his place, and makes a business of it. God is the God of order. Thus was the temple a figure of the heavenly one, where they rest not day nor night from praising God, Revelation 4:8. Blessed be His name, believers there shall, not in turn, but all together, without interruption, praise him night and day: may the Lord make each of us fit for the inheritance of the saints in light.