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Michah the first, and Jesiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Of the sons of Uzziel, Michah <i>was</i> the first and Jesshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel <i>were</i> Micah the first and Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel were Micah the first and Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel <i>were</i> Micah the first and Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel <i>were</i> Micah the first and Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah the first and Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Uzziel’s sons: Micah was first, and Isshiah second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Uzziel&#8217s sons: Micah was first, and Isshiah second. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Kohath's youngest son, Uzziel, was the father of Micah and Isshiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel; Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Uzziel's first son was Micah; his second was Isshiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Kohath's fourth son, Uzziel, had two sons, Micah and Isshiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Uzziel included Micah their chief and Isshiah their second in rank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah the oldest, and Isshiah the second. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the sons of Uzziel; Micah the first, and Jesiah the second.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sons of Uzziel: Micah the head, and Ishshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Uzziel: Micah the head, and Ishshiah, the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah the head, and Jesiah the second.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Oziel: Micha the first, Jesia the second. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah the first, Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah, the chief, and Isshiah, the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief and Isshiah the second.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah his first-born and Shoh the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The sons of Azyayel: Mikah his oldest, Shukh the second.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Oziel; Micha the chief, and Isia the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=6498" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">The Kohathites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/5816.htm" title="5816: ‘uz·zî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- My strength is God, the name of several Isr. From oz and 'el; strength of God; Uzziel, the name of six Israelites.">of Uzziel:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4318.htm" title="4318: mî·ḵāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. An abbrev. Of Miykayah; Micah, the name of seven Israelites.">Micah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: hā·rōš (Art:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">was the first</a> <a href="/hebrew/3449.htm" title="3449: wə·yiš·šî·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. Or Yishshiyahuw; from nashah and Yahh; Jah will lend; Jishshijah, the name of five Israelites.">and Isshiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">the second.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-24.htm">Exodus 6:24</a></span><br />The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-20.htm">Numbers 3:20</a></span><br />And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27</a></span><br />From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Numbers 3:30</a></span><br />and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Numbers 4:34-37</a></span><br />So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of the congregation numbered the Kohathites by their clans and families, / everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / And those numbered by their clans totaled 2,750. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-42.htm">Numbers 4:42-45</a></span><br />And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families, / everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / The men registered by their clans numbered 3,200. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-46.htm">Numbers 4:46-49</a></span><br />So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of Israel numbered by their clans and families all the Levites / from thirty to fifty years old who came to do the work of serving and carrying the Tent of Meeting. / And the number of men was 8,580. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-2.htm">1 Chronicles 6:2</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-18.htm">1 Chronicles 6:18</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20-31</a></span><br />Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23-28</a></span><br />From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: / Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. / His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a></span><br />These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">2 Chronicles 31:17</a></span><br />and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22-26</a></span><br />In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the sons of Uzziel; Micah the first and Jesiah the second.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-25.htm">Ishshiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">Isshiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">Isshi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">Jesiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">Jishijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-41.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">Uzziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">Uz'ziel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-7.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-21.htm">Head</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-21.htm">Ishshiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-21.htm">Isshiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-21.htm">Isshi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-6.htm">Jesiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-21.htm">Jishijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-24.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-7.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-24.htm">Uzziel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-24.htm">Uz'ziel</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">David in his old age makes Solomon king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-2.htm">The number and distribution of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">The families of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">The sons of Kohath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">The sons of Merari</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">The office of the Levites</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Levites were set apart for religious duties and temple service, as outlined in the Mosaic Law. Uzziel himself was a son of Kohath, one of Levi's sons, which placed him in the Kohathite division of the Levites. The Kohathites had specific responsibilities related to the care and transport of the most sacred objects of the tabernacle, such as the Ark of the Covenant. This lineage underscores the importance of maintaining genealogical records for the purpose of temple service and the fulfillment of religious duties.<p><b>Micah was the first</b><br>Micah, as the first son, would traditionally hold a position of prominence and responsibility within the family. The name Micah means "Who is like God?" which reflects a common practice of naming children with theophoric elements, invoking the name of God. This practice was prevalent in Israelite culture, emphasizing the community's devotion and relationship with Yahweh. The mention of Micah here highlights the continuation of the Levitical line and the importance of maintaining the order and structure of temple service.<p><b>and Isshiah the second.</b><br>Isshiah, the second son, also plays a role in the Levitical duties, though typically with less prominence than the firstborn. The name Isshiah means "Yahweh exists" or "Yahweh lends support," again reflecting the cultural and religious significance of names in ancient Israel. The listing of Isshiah alongside Micah indicates the importance of each family member in fulfilling the collective responsibilities of the Levites. This structure ensured that the sacred duties were carried out according to divine instructions, as seen in other scriptural references to the organization and roles of the Levites, such as in <a href="/numbers/3.htm">Numbers 3 and 4</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/u/uzziel.htm">Uzziel</a></b><br>A descendant of Levi, Uzziel was the son of Kohath, making him part of the Levitical priestly line. His family played a significant role in the religious duties of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a></b><br>The first son of Uzziel, Micah is mentioned here as part of the genealogical record of the Levites, emphasizing the importance of lineage in the priestly duties.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/isshiah.htm">Isshiah</a></b><br>The second son of Uzziel, Isshiah is also listed to highlight the continuation of the Levitical line and the distribution of responsibilities among the Levites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_lineage_in_ministry.htm">Importance of Lineage in Ministry</a></b><br>The genealogical records in Chronicles highlight the importance of family heritage in the service of God. This reminds us of the value of spiritual legacy and the responsibility to pass down faith to future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_levites.htm">Role of the Levites</a></b><br>The Levites had specific roles and responsibilities in the worship of God. This teaches us about the importance of serving in the roles God has assigned to us, using our unique gifts and callings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_details.htm">Faithfulness in Small Details</a></b><br>The mention of individual names, like Micah and Isshiah, underscores the importance of each person's contribution to God's work. We are reminded that God values our faithfulness, even in tasks that may seem small or insignificant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>The continuation of the Levitical line through Uzziel's sons encourages us to consider how we can foster faithfulness in our own families and communities, ensuring that the knowledge and worship of God are passed down.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chronicles_23_stress_david's_new_levite_roles.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 23 emphasize a new organizational structure under David, when some historical records suggest Levite roles evolved more gradually?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david's_absence__align_or_contradict.htm">1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David's apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_differing_genealogies.htm">How can we reconcile 1 Chronicles 23:6-23 with other genealogical lists that appear to differ in both names and numbers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">The sons of Uzziel</span> constituted two houses and classes. The nine clans of Kohathite Levites are again rehearsed at <a href="/context/1_chronicles/24-20.htm" title="And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.">1Chronicles 24:20-25</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jesiah</span>; in ver. 25 of next chapter written <span class="accented">Isshiah.</span> The two houses from Uzziel given in this verse make up the number of houses from Kohath to nine (as given again in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20-24</a>), and to these must be added the priests through Aaron and his sons, two houses, making in all eleven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Uzziel:</span><br /><span class="heb">עֻזִּיאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘uz·zî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5816.htm">Strong's 5816: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Micah</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4318.htm">Strong's 4318: </a> </span><span class="str2">Micah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was first</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרֹ֔אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Isshiah</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשִּׁיָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·šî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3449.htm">Strong's 3449: </a> </span><span class="str2">Isshiah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">second.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:20 The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>