Translations
Modern
The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.
Traditional
And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
Literal
And the lot fell for the East to Shelemiah. And for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots, and his lot came out for the North.
Latin
Cecidit ergo sors orientalis, Selemiæ. Porro Zachariæ filio ejus, viro prudentissimo et erudito, sortito obtigit plaga septentrionalis.
Original
Hebrew
English
The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
People
Meshelemiah: A Levite gatekeeper in the time of David Zechariah: Levite gatekeeper and musician during David's reign
Glossary
Ammiel Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Hosah (Person) Levitical Cities Merari, Merarite Meshelemiah Obed-Edom Shelemiah Zechariah (Person)
Topics
Gates of the Temple: Charge of, Given by Lot Porters: Their Posts Were Determined by Lot Porters: They Served in Twenty-Four Courses Shelemiah: A Porter of the Tabernacle Zechariah (Zecharias): Three Levites in the Days of David