They \{were chosen for special jobs\}. They threw lots {\cf2\super [268]} like their relatives, the priests. The priests were Aaron’s descendants. {\cf2\super [269]} They threw lots in front of David the king, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the leaders of the priests’ and Levite families. The older families and the younger families were treated the same when their jobs were chosen.
Proverbs 18:18 - Easy To Read Version18 If two powerful people are arguing, throwing lots {\cf2\super [25]} may be the best way to decide the argument. Féach an chaibidilTuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 176918 The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty. Féach an chaibidilAmplified Bible - Classic Edition18 To cast lots puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders. Féach an chaibidilAmerican Standard Version (1901)18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty. Féach an chaibidilCommon English Bible18 The dice settle conflicts and keep strong opponents apart. Féach an chaibidilCatholic Public Domain Version18 Casting a lot suppresses contentions and passes judgment, even among the powerful. Féach an chaibidilDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version18 The lot suppresseth contentions, and determineth even between the mighty. Féach an chaibidil |
Proverbs 18:18
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Now the leaders of the people of Israel moved into the city of Jerusalem. The other people of Israel had to decide who else would move into the city. So they threw lots, {\cf2\super [68]} and one out of every ten people had to live in Jerusalem, the holy city. The other nine people could live in their own home towns.
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