Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Even the principal
General references
Bible References
Lots
1 Chronicles 24:5
They were assigned by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants.
Numbers 26:56
Each inheritance will be divided by lot among the larger and smaller tribes.”
Even the principal
1 Chronicles 25:8
They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil.
1 Chronicles 26:13
They cast lots for each gate according to their ancestral houses, young and old alike.
General references
Proverbs 18:18 Casting the lot ends quarrels
and separates powerful opponents.
and separates powerful opponents.