He had seven sons, who were born in the following order: Zechariah, Jediael, Zebadiah, Jathniel,
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was also one of the guards at the temple.
The temple guards were also divided into groups according to clans. Meshelemiah son of Kore was from the Korah clan and was a descendant of Asaph.
Elam, Jehohanan, and Eliehoenai.