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1 Chronicles 24

1 Chronicles 24:18

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

Modern
…the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
Traditional
The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.
Literal
…to Delaiah the three and twentieth, to Maaziah the four and twentieth.
Latin
…vigesima tertia Dalaiau, vigesima quarta Maaziau.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.

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

Delaiah: Priest in charge of the twenty-third division Maaziah: Priest who served in the 24th division

Glossary

Ahimelech Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Delaiah Eleazar Genealogy Lots, Casting of Maaziah

Topics

Delaiah: Head of the Twenty-Third Division of the Priestly Order Eleazar (Eleazer): Son of Aaron: Descendants of Ithamar: Descendants of Maaziah: A Priest 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