Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.
World English Bible (WEB)
Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.
Strong's King James
And{G2532} they{G1526} truly{G3303} were{G1526}{(G5748)}{G1096}{(G5756)} many{G4119} priests{G2409}, because they were not suffered{G2967}{(G5745)} to continue{G3887}{(G5721)} by reason of{G1223} death{G2288}:
The F.O.G *
(23) The greater number surely have become priests because of death preventing them continuing.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
and those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining;