1Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
2Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
3But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office.
4But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office.
5And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service.
6And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service.
7And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers.
8And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers.
9Thus 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.
10Thus 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.
11And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar.24.6 principal…: Heb. house of the father
12And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar.24.6 principal…: Heb. house of the father
13Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,
14Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,
15The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
16The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
17The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
18The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
19The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
20The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,
21The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
22The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,
23The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,
24The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,
25The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
26The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,
27The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,
28The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,
29The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses,
30The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses,
31The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,
32The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,
33The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,
34The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,
35The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.
36The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.
37These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the LORD, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him.
38These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the LORD, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him.
39¶ And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.24.20 Shubael: also called, Shebuel
40¶ And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.24.20 Shubael: also called, Shebuel
41Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah.
42Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah.
43Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.24.22 Shelomoth: also called, Shelomith
44Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.24.22 Shelomoth: also called, Shelomith
45And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
46And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
47Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir.
48Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir.
49The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah.
50The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah.
51The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.
52The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.
53¶ The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.
54¶ The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.
55Of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons.
56Of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons.
57Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.
58Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.
59The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.
60The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.
61These 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.
62These 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.