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1 Chronicles 24

1 Chronicles 24:31

The Rest of the Levites · 1 Chronicles 24:20–31
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Translations

Modern
As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike.
Traditional
These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.
Literal
And they also cast lots as their brothers, the sons of Aaron, before the face of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the heads of the fathers of the priests and Levites—the chief father as his younger brother.
Latin
Miseruntque et ipsi sortes contra fratres suos filios Aaron coram David rege, et Sadoc, et Ahimelech, et principibus familiarum sacerdotalium et Leviticarum, tam majores quam minores: omnes sors æqualiter dividebat.

Original

Hebrew
English
As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike.

Notes

1 Chronicles 24:31

The Levites were organized in the same way as the priests (1 Chronicles 24:5–6).

1 Chronicles 24:20–31

The other family leaders might refer to tribe members who were not priests but had been documented (see 1 Chronicles 23:6–23), or it might refer to Levites not mentioned before. However, most families were already in the previous list. Therefore, this list seems to be a separate, additional list that complements the earlier register of Levites, possibly updating it at a later time.

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Ahimelech: Son of Abiathar, a priest during David's reign David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites Zadok: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon

Glossary

Ahimelech Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eleazar Genealogy

Topics

Abiathar: High Priest--Called Ahimelech Porters: Their Posts Were Determined by Lot Priests: Each Course of, had Its President or Chief The Lot: Priests and Levites Designated By, for Sanctuary Service