Thus they were divided impartially by drawing lots; for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar. Shemaiah the son of Nethanel the scribe, who was of the Levites, wrote them in the presence of the king, the princes, Zadok the priest, Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and the heads of the fathers’ households of the priests and of the Levites; one fathers’ house being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar. Now the first lot came out to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim, the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez, the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel, the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul, the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah. This was their ordering in their service, to come into Yahweh’s house according to the ordinance given to them by Aaron their father, as Yahweh, the God of Israel, had commanded him.
Of the rest of the sons of Levi: of the sons of Amram, Shubael; of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah. Of Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, Isshiah the chief. Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath. The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. The sons of Uzziel: Micah; of the sons of Micah, Shamir. The brother of Micah: Isshiah; of the sons of Isshiah, Zechariah. The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno. The sons of Merari: of Jaaziah, Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri. Of Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons. Of Kish, the son of Kish: Jerahmeel. The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers’ houses. These likewise cast lots even as their brothers the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the fathers’ households of the priests and of the Levites; the fathers’ households of the chief even as those of his younger brother.
Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain On vv7, 10, 19, 30, 31 This lot was ordained to take away all occasion…
This lot was ordained to take away all occasion of envy or grudging of one against another.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 10, 19, 20, 21, 23 1Ch 24:5 Thus were they divided by lot, one…
1Ch 24:5 Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors [of the house] of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.
Ver. 5. Thus were they divided by lot.] To take away all cause of contention or complaint.
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One sort with another.] Promiscuously, pell mell.
And governors of the house of God.] Heb., Governors, or princes of God; antistites scilicet rerum sacrarum. {a} These were called chief priests - of such we read often in the gospel - and ruled over other priests of their own order; but were subject to the high priest.
{a} Hi erant veluti Ephori et εργοδιωκται.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 31 Thus were they divided by lot; partly to prevent…
Thus were they divided by lot; partly to prevent that envy or emulation which otherwise might arise among them; and partly that all men’s minds and consciences might be fully satisfied in the order now established by this Divine way of decision.
Governors of the house of God; but that is no other than the sanctuary; and so it may seem to make this division improper and irregular, the several members of it being altogether the same. Or rather, of the things of God, i.e. of all persons ministering in the sanctuary, and of all holy ministrations done in it, and of all other matters of the Lord, as they are called by way of distinction from the king’s matters, 2Ch 19:11.
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Matthew Henry 1710 · Public Domain On v20 Most of the Levites here named were mentioned before,…
Most of the Levites here named were mentioned before, Ch1 23:16, etc. They were of those who were to attend the priests in the service of the house of God. But they are here mentioned again as heads of the twenty-four courses of Levites (and about so many are here named), who were to attend the twenty-four courses of the priests: they are therefore said to cast lots over against their brethren (so they are called, not their lords), the sons of Aaron, who were not to lord it over God's clergy, as the original word is, Pe1 5:3. And, that the whole disposal of the affair might be of the Lord, the principal fathers cast lots over against their younger brethren; that is, those that were of the elder house came upon he level with those of the younger families, and took their place, not by seniority, but as God by the lot directed. Note, In Christ no difference is made between bond and free, elder and younger. The younger brethren, if they be faithful and sincere, shall be no less acceptable to Christ than the principal fathers.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 31 Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with…
Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another,.... Which course should serve first, and which next, and so on; and who should be the chief to each course; which course was to serve a week, and then go out; and this method was taken to prevent envy, strife, and contention about precedence:
for the governors of the sanctuary; or of the holy things, or who presided in things ecclesiastical:
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and governors of the house of God: or rather "governors of God", appointed by him judges in civil things:
were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar: there were, of both families, some employed both in sacred and civil things, and who presided in each.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 7, 19, 31 By lot - That the disposal thereof might be…
By lot - That the disposal thereof might be of the Lord, and so all contention be prevented, as no man could be charged with partiality, nor could any say, they had wrong done them. In like manner Matthias was chosen to the apostleship by lot with prayer. "And I know not, says Mr. Henry, but it might be still used in faith, in parallel cases, as an instituted ordinance." Of God - Or rather, of the things of God, that is, of all persons ministering in the sanctuary, and of all holy ministrations done in it, and of all other matters of the Lord, as they are called by way of distinction from, the king's matters, 2 Chron. xix, 11.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 19, 26, 31 Verse 5. They divided by lot] This prevented jealousies:…
Verse 5. They divided by lot] This prevented jealousies: for, as all the families were equally noble, they had equal right to all ecclesiastical and civil distinctions.
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Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 19, 20, 31 1Ch 24:5. Thus were they divided by lot —…
1Ch 24:5. Thus were they divided by lot — That the business being committed, in this way, to the Divine disposal, there might be no occasion for complaint, and so all contentions might be prevented, as no man could be charged with partiality, nor could any say they had wrong done them. Solomon says, the lot causes contention to cease. It is evident from the Scriptures, that it was a very ancient custom to refer matters of a doubtful nature to the decision of the lot; and, in particular, persons were often chosen in this way to sacred offices. But, as it is an appeal to God, it ought to be managed with a proper reverence and sincerity. Thus Matthias was chosen to the apostleship by lot with solemn prayer. “And I know not,” says Henry, “but it might still be used, in faith, in parallel cases, as an instituted ordinance.” One sort with another — Both the sons of Eleazar and those of Ithamar were thus chosen, who should wait together. Governors of the house of God — Hebrew, governors of God; that is, the judges, says Houbigant. The ministers of religion are expressed in the foregoing words, the governors of the sanctuary. It is very justly observed by Grotius, that governors of God never signify, in the sacred writings, those that minister to God, but governors in the commonwealth, chiefs, or judges. Were of the sons of Eleazar and the sons of Ithamar — These two families had obtained the chief functions, both in the temple and in the magistracy; which could not be distributed so well any way as by lot, without danger of envy among themselves.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 19, 20, 23, 26, 31 One sort with another - i. e., “the assignment…
One sort with another - i. e., “the assignment of their order in the courses was made by lot to the families belonging to Eleazar, and to the families belonging to Ithamar, equally.” Both houses had furnished functionaries of the highest class, and therefore no preference was now given to either over the other.
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Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary 1859 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 10, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 31 Of God, great. Elohim also signifies "judges," and we…
Of God, great. Elohim also signifies "judges," and we might translate, "princes of the judges." (Grotius) (Du Hamel) --- These men occupied the first dignities of the priesthood, and of the judicature, or they were princes in all sacred affairs. (Calmet) --- They were to offer sacrifice, and to enjoy spiritual jurisdiction, in the house of God. (Worthington) --- As their claims were therefore equal, the decision was left to lots. (Menochius) --- It would have been otherwise difficult for all to be satisfied. See Josue vii. 14. (Calmet)
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain On vv5–6 Thus were they divided by lot--This method of allocation…
Thus were they divided by lot--This method of allocation was adopted manifestly to remove all cause of jealousy as to precedence and the right of performing particular duties.
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain On vv20, 26, 31 20. The rest of the sons of Levi —…
20. The rest of the sons of Levi — That is, those besides the priests just enumerated. These were connected more especially with the service in the temple, and were immediate assistants to the priests. A comparison of this list with that in 1Ch_23:7-23, will show a number of differences. Of the Gershonites none are here named, and among the Kohathites and Merarites several names appear which are not found in chap. 23. The difference between the two lists seems to lie chiefly in this, that the former tabulates all the chief Levitical fathers, the latter only such as had some special relation to the priests in the temple service. The latter list has also some additional names, probably of “younger brethren,” (1Ch_24:31,) of the Levitical houses, selected by lot to represent, like the priests, twenty-four courses. They may be tabulated as follows:
Kohathites.
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Jehdelah.
Ishiah.
Shelomoth.
Jahath.
Jeriah.
Amariah.
Jahaziel.
Jekameam.
Michah.
Shamir.
Ishiah
Zechariah.
Merarites.
Mahil.
Mushi.
Jaaziah.
Shoham.
Zaccur.
Ibri.
Eleazar.
Kish.
Jerahmeel.
Mabil.
Eder.
Jerimoth.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 5. one sort with another] i.e. sons of Eleazar…
5. one sort with another] i.e. sons of Eleazar with sons of Ithamar.
the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God were of the sons, etc.] R.V. there were princes of the sanctuary, and prices of God, both of the sons etc. The princes of the sanctuary (Isa_43:28) are probably the same as the princes of God and as the chiefs of the priests (2Ch_36:14). The Heb. expression in 2Ch_35:8 is different (rulers of the house of God).
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 (5) Thus were they divided by lot, one sort…
(5) Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another.—Literally, And they divided them by lots, these with those: i.e., the sons of Eleazar with those of Ithamar, the clans of each standing together, apart from those of the other, and the lots being drawn for each alternately. The object was to decide the question of precedence in the order of ministration (comp. Luk_1:5; Luk_1:8-9), the liturgical functions being, of course, the same for all.
For the governors of the sanctuary . . .—Better, for there had arisen holy princes (“lords spiritual”) and princes of God (both) from among the sons of Eleazar, and from among the sons of Ithamar. The decision was referred to the equal arbitrament of the lot, because there had been, and were, distinguished heads of priestly houses belonging to both lines of descent. “Princes of the sanctuary” (Isa_43:28)—the phrase is equivalent to “princes of the priests” (2Ch_36:14). “Princes of God”—an expression (sârê ’ĕlôhîm) not found elsewhere; it is either synonymous with the last, or perhaps denotes the high priests. (Comp. Notes on 1Ch_6:4-6.) The term “Prince of God” (nĕsî ’ĕlôhîm) is applied to Abraham (Gen_23:6), apparently in the sense of mighty prince, which may be the meaning here.
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain On vv5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 30, 31 Translate, And they divided them by lots, these with…
Translate, And they divided them by lots, these with those; i.e. as there was no ground of choice between the two families, which differed only in number, and as the highest ecclesiastical places had been filled already by both of them, the impartiality of the "lot" was resorted to, for the settling of the order in which they would take the services now in question. (1Ch_25:8) The governors; read rather, the princes. The distinction intended between "the holy princes," or "princes of the sanctuary," on the one hand, and "the princes of God" on the other, is not very clear. One instance of the former expression is found in Isa_43:28. Keil supposes there may be no distinction between them, but addsthat if there is, he would take the "princes of God" to stand for the regular high priests exclusively, viz. those who could enter into the most holy place before God. The "princes of God" is a title evidently illustrated by the word "Israel". (Gen_32:28)
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Paul E. Kretzmann 1924 · Public Domain On v20 Genealogy of the Rest of Levi’s Sons
Genealogy of the Rest of Levi’s Sons
v. 20. And the rest of the sons of Levi were these, those that remained after the enumeration of the priests: of the sons of Amram, Shubael; of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah.
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v. 21. Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah the first was Isshiah, 1Ch 23:17;
v. 22. of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath;
v. 23. and the sons of Hebron, 1Ch 23:19: Jeriah, the first; Amariah, the second; Jahaziel, the third; Jekameam, the fourth;
v. 24. of the sons of Uzziel, Michah; of the sons of Michah, Shamir.
v. 25. The brother of Michah was Isshiah; of the sons of Isshiah, Zechariah.
v. 26. The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi, 1Ch 23:21; the sons of Jaaziah, Beno;
v. 27. the sons of Merari by Jaaziah, Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.
v. 28. of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons, 1Ch 23:22.
v. 29. Concerning Kish: The son of Kish was Jerahmeel.
v. 30. The sons also of Mushi, 1Ch 23:23: Mahli and Eder and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.
v. 31. 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. It appears from this verse that the Levites were also divided into special classes, and that the work assigned to each class was likewise determined by lot, the younger brother, in this case, being given equal representation with the brother who represented the father-house. So not only the principal offices in the congregation, but the auxiliary ones as well, ought to he considered with proper seriousness, lest the Church of Christ be harmed by haphazard choosing of officers.
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv6, 7, 11, 15, 19, 20, 23, 26, 29 This is the name of a man. (See: How…
Shemaiah
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Nethanel
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One clan was drawn by lot from Eleazar's descendants, and then the next would be drawn from Ithamar's descendants
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 On vv7, 20, 31 24:7-18 The twenty-four divisions established for the priests continued…
24:7-18 The twenty-four divisions established for the priests continued unchanged for many generations; the order of Abijah (24:10) is specifically mentioned in Luke 1:5, 8.
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