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1 Chronicles 24

1 Chronicles 24:17

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

Modern
…the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul,
Traditional
The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,
Literal
…to Jachin the one and twentieth, to Gamul the two and twentieth,
Latin
…vigesima prima Jachin, vigesima secunda Gamul,

Original

Hebrew
English
…the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul,

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

Gamul: Head of a priestly division in David's time Jachin: Head of a priestly division during David's reign

Glossary

Ahimelech Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eleazar Gamul Genealogy Jachin Lots, Casting of

Topics

Eleazar (Eleazer): Son of Aaron: Descendants of Gamul: A Priest in the Time of David Ithamar: Descendants of Jachin: A Priest, Head of One of the Shifts of Priests 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