He had seven sons, who were born in the following order: Zechariah, Jediael, Zebadiah, Jathniel,
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.
Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was also one of the guards at the temple.