These also cast lots even as their kinsmen the sons of Aaron did in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech and the heads of the clans of the kohanim and the Levites—the families of the oldest just like those of his youngest brother.
1 Chronicles 24:5 - Tree of Life Version Thus, they were impartially divided by lot for there were officials of the Holy Place and officials of God, both from the sons of Eleazar and from the sons of Ithamar. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Thus were they divided by lot, one group with the other, for there were chiefs of the sanctuary and chiefs of God [high priests] drawn both from the sons of Eleazar and from the sons of Ithamar. American Standard Version (1901) Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar. Common English Bible They divided both groups by lots because there were holy leaders, even outstanding leaders, among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. Catholic Public Domain Version Then he divided among them, in both families, by lot. For there were leaders of the sanctuary and leaders of God, as much from the sons of Eleazar as from the sons of Ithamar. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he divided both the families one with the other by lot: for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar. |
These also cast lots even as their kinsmen the sons of Aaron did in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech and the heads of the clans of the kohanim and the Levites—the families of the oldest just like those of his youngest brother.
More leading men were found among the sons of Eleazar than among the sons of Ithamar, so they divided them: the sons of Eleazar had 16 leaders of clans and the sons of Ithamar had eight leaders of clans.
They cast lots for their divisions on the principal of small and great alike, teacher as well as student.
Azariah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub, the ruler of the House of God;
His officials also gave a freewill offering to the people, the kohanim and the Levites. Hilkiah, Zechariah and Jehiel—the administrators of the House of God—donated to the kohanim 2,600 Passover offerings, and 300 bulls.
Seraiah son of Hilkiah, son of Meshullam, son of Zadok, son of Meraioth, son of Ahitub, the ruler of the House of God,
The lot is cast into the lap, but their very decision is from Adonai.
So I profaned the Sanctuary officials, and gave Jacob over to destruction, and Israel to scorn.
Then each man said to his companion, “Come, let’s cast lots—so we may know because of whom this evil is happening to us.” So they cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.
Then the ruling kohanim and elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the kohen gadol named Caiaphas.
When daybreak came, the ruling kohanim and elders of the people conspired against Yeshua to put Him to death.
Then they cast lots for them, and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was added to the eleven emissaries.
As Peter and John were speaking to the people, the kohanim and the captain of the Temple and the Sadducees came up to them.
Annas the kohen gadol was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all those who were of high-priestly descent.
When the captain of the Temple and the ruling kohanim heard these words, they were perplexed about them, wondering where this would lead.
Then Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before Adonai, and there Joshua apportioned the land to Bnei-Yisrael according to their divisions.