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1 Chronicles 24

1 Chronicles 24:16

Twenty-Four Divisions of Priests · 1 Chronicles 24:1–19
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Translations

Modern
…the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,
Traditional
The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,
Literal
…to Pethahiah the nineteenth, to Ezekiel the twentieth,
Latin
…decimanona Pheteia, vigesima Hezechiel,

Original

Hebrew
English
…the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,

Notes

1 Chronicles 24:7–18

The twenty-four divisions for the priests stayed the same for many generations. The order of Abijah (1 Chronicles 24:10) is mentioned in Luke 1:5, 8.

1 Chronicles 24:1–19

The information about the priests’ duties only covers their organization into orders and how they assign responsibilities by casting lots. The Chronicler does not explain their duties because these were well established long ago (see Exodus 28:1–5; Leviticus 1–7; Numbers 6:22–27).

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Jehezkel: Head of the 20th priestly division under David Pethahiah: Head of the 19th priestly division

Glossary

Ahimelech Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eleazar Genealogy Jehezkel Lots, Casting of Pethahiah

Topics

Eleazar (Eleazer): Son of Aaron: Descendants of Ithamar: Descendants of Jehezekel: A Priest and Head of the Twentieth Division (Shift) in the Tabernacle Services Pethahiah: A Priest During the Reign of David Priest: The Time of Moses: Twenty-Four Divisions (Shifts) of Priests: Divided by David Into Twenty-Four Courses The Lot: Priests and Levites Designated By, for Sanctuary Service