12 Of these were the [a]divisions of the porters, of the chief men, having the charge [b]against their brethren, to serve in the house of the Lord.

13 And they cast lots both small and great, for the house of their fathers, for every gate.

14 And the lot on the East side fell to [c]Shelemiah: then they cast lots for Zechariah his son a [d]wise counselor, and his lot came out Northward:

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 26:12 Or, courses.
  2. 1 Chronicles 26:12 According to their turns as well the one as the other.
  3. 1 Chronicles 26:14 Or, Meshelemiah.
  4. 1 Chronicles 26:14 One expert and meet to keep that gate.

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