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12 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers according to their leaders. Their duties were to minister in the temple of the Lord. 13 They cast lots for the gates, the young and the old, according to their ancestral clans.

14 The lot for the East Gate fell to Meshelemiah. They then cast lots for his son Zechariah who was a wise counselor. His lot came out, and the North Gate was allotted to him.

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12 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their leaders, had duties for ministering(A) in the temple of the Lord, just as their relatives had. 13 Lots(B) were cast for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.

14 The lot for the East Gate(C) fell to Shelemiah.[a] Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah,(D) a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 26:14 A variant of Meshelemiah