Meshelemiah’s sons and relatives were 18 skilled men.
The following were the divisions of the gatekeepers: For Korah’s descendants there was Meshelemiah, the son of Kore, from the descendants of Asaph.
From the descendants of Merari there were Hosah’s sons. Shimri was the head, although he was not the firstborn. His father appointed him head.
Shelemiah was chosen for the east side. His son Zechariah, a counselor who displayed insight, was chosen for the north side.
All of these people were Obed Edom’s descendants. They, their sons, and their relatives were skilled and had the ability to perform the service. Obed Edom’s family included 62 men.
