Their extended families increased greatly in numbers.
7:3 The son 1 of Uzzi:
Izrachiah.
The sons of Izrahiah:
Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five were leaders.
9:9 Their relatives, listed in their genealogical records, numbered 956. All these men were leaders of their families. 2
23:9 The sons of Shimei:
Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran – three in all.
These were the leaders of the family of Ladan.
26:6 His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders of their families, for they were highly respected.
1 tn The Hebrew text has the plural “sons,” but only one son is listed.
2 tn Heb “and all these men were heads of fathers for the house of their fathers.”