1 Chronicles 26:13

New International Reader's Version

Lots were cast for each gate, family by family. Young and old alike were chosen.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:31

They cast lots just as their relatives had done. Their relatives were in the family line of Aaron. They cast lots in front of King David, Zadok and Ahimelek. They did it in front of the family leaders of the priests. They also did it in front of the family leaders of the Levites. The families of the oldest brother were treated in the same way as the families of the youngest.

1 Chronicles 24:5

The priests were separated into their groups by casting lots. That was the fair way to do it. The priests were officials of the temple and officials of God. They came from the family lines of Eleazar and Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 25:8

Young and old alike cast lots for their duties. That was true for students as well as teachers.

1 Chronicles 26:12

Those groups of men guarded the gates. They worked under their leaders. They served at the Lord’s temple, just as their relatives had served.

1 Chronicles 26:14

The lot chosen for the East Gate was for Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, who gave wise advice. The lot chosen for the North Gate was for Zechariah.