As to custody of the records of priestly families, Josephus, in his work Against Apion, stated that his nation gave the task to “men of the highest character. ”
Peale selle märgib Josephus oma kirjutises ” Against Apion ”, et juudi rahvas andis preestri soost perekondade registrid ” kõrgeima moraaliga, jumalateenimisele pühendunud meeste ” järelevalve alla.