דברי הימים א, פרק ט׳, פסוק י״ד

Tracing the lineage of the Levite families was a vital part of maintaining the heritage of the Israelites. The primary approach among commentators is that the genealogical record of the Levites presented at this point is closely tied to a parallel list found in the Book of Nehemiah, a text also historically associated with the Book of Ezra.

There is a distinct difference in how the information is recorded between these sources. The current account focuses exclusively on naming the heads of the Levite families. To find the exact population counts and the specific number of individuals within these groups, one must look to the parallel record in the Book of Nehemiah [מצודת דוד].

Beyond the population numbers, there are numerous variations and differences in the names when comparing the two lists. These shifts in the family records are explored in much greater depth within the specific commentaries dedicated to the Book of Nehemiah [מלבי״ם].