Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.

Bible References

Chief fathers

1 Chronicles 9:13
and their brethren, chief men of their ancestral house, a thousand and seven hundred and sixty, - able men, for the business of the service of the house of God.
Nehemiah 11:1
And the rulers of the people dwelt in Jerusalem, - and, the rest of the people, cast lots, to bring in one out of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine parts in other cities.