28. The sons of SAMUEL: the firstborn, Joel, and the second, Abijah.

29. The sons of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,

30. Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son.

31. These are they whom David set over the service of song in The LORD's house, after the ark came to rest there.

32. They ministered with song before the tabernacle of the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon had built The LORD's house in Jerusalem. They performed the duties of their office according to their order.

33. These are those who served, and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of SAMUEL,