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1 Chronicles 24

1 Chronicles 24:8

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

Modern
…the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
Traditional
The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
Literal
…to Harim the third, to Seorim the fourth,
Latin
…tertia Harim, quarta Seorim,

Original

Hebrew
English
…the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,

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

Harim: A priestly division during David's reign Seorim: Priest during David's reign, head of the fourth division

Glossary

Ahimelech Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eleazar Genealogy Harim Lots, Casting of Seorim

Topics

Eleazar (Eleazer): Son of Aaron: Descendants of Harim: A Priest Ithamar: Descendants of Priest: The Time of Moses: Twenty-Four Divisions (Shifts) of Priests: Divided by David Into Twenty-Four Courses Seorim: A Governor of the Temple The Lot: Priests and Levites Designated By, for Sanctuary Service