2 Chronicles 29:11-12

29:11 My sons, do not be negligent now, for the Lord has chosen you to serve in his presence and offer sacrifices.” ¹ 

29:12 The following Levites prepared to carry out the king’s orders: ² 

From the Kohathites: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah;

from the Merarites: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel;

from the Gershonites: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah;

[29:11]  ¹ tn Heb “to stand before him to serve him and to be his servants and sacrificers.”

[29:12]  ² tn Heb “and the Levites arose.”