But Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, in the land of Canaan.

When the sun goes down he will be clean, and afterward he may eat from the holy offerings, because they are his food.

But how can I alone bear up under the burden of your hardship and strife?

Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah -- all of whom were Levites -- were teaching the people the law, as the people remained standing. They read from the book of God's law, explaining it and imparting insight. Thus the people gained understanding from what was read.