1 Chronicles 6:47-49

Contemporary English Version

^44-47 Ethan was also Heman's relative and served as his assistant. Ethan belonged to the Merari clan, and his ancestors included Kishi, Abdi, Malluch, Hashabiah, Amaziah, Hilkiah, Amzi, Bani, Shemer, Mahli, Mushi, Merari, and Levi.

⁴⁸ The rest of the Levites were appointed to work at the sacred tent.

The Descendants of Aaron

⁴⁹ Only Aaron and his descendants were allowed to offer sacrifices and incense on the two altars at the sacred tent.^[a] They were in charge of the most holy place and the ceremonies to forgive sins, just as God's servant Moses had commanded.