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1 Chronicles 24

1 Chronicles 24:7

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

Modern
The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,
Traditional
Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,
Literal
And the first lot fell to Jehoiarib, to Jedaiah the second,
Latin
Exivit autem sors prima Jojarib, secunda Jedei,

Original

Hebrew
English
The first lot fell to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

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

Jedaiah: Head of a priestly division during David's reign Jehoiarib: Head of a priestly division during David's reign

Glossary

Ahimelech Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eleazar Genealogy Jedaiah Jehoiarib Joarib Joiarib Lots, Casting of

Topics

Eleazar (Eleazer): Son of Aaron: Descendants of Ithamar: Descendants of Jedaiah: A Priest of the Captivity Jehoiarib: Two Priests Bearing the Same Name 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