1 Chronicles 26:13

New English Translation

They cast lots, both young and old, according to their families, to determine which gate they would be responsible for.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:31

Just like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the Levites. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with the those of the youngest.

1 Chronicles 24:5

They divided them by lots, for there were officials of the holy place and officials designated by God among the descendants of both Eleazar and Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 25:8

They cast lots to determine their responsibilities – oldest as well as youngest, teacher as well as student.

1 Chronicles 26:12

These divisions of the gatekeepers, corresponding to their leaders, had assigned responsibilities, like their relatives, as they served in the Lord’s temple.

1 Chronicles 26:14

The lot for the east gate went to Shelemiah. They then cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise adviser, and the lot for the north gate went to him.