Chief throughout their generations - The superintendents, that is, were the genealogical head of the different Levitical divisions, and bore special rule, each over those of his own blood and race. The hereditary principle prevailed, not only in the high priesthood, but also in the priestly offices of the second rank.
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1 Chronicles 9:34
34 These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.