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
So they were divided by lot, one group with the other; for they were officers of the sanctuary and officers (high priests) of God, both from the descendants of Eleazar and from the descendants of Ithamar.
Numbers 26:56
According to the [location selected by] lot, their inheritance shall be divided between the larger and the smaller [groups].”
Even the principal
1 Chronicles 25:8
The musicians cast lots for their duties, everyone alike, the small (younger) as well as the great (older), the teacher as well as the student.
1 Chronicles 26:13
They cast lots, the small (younger) and great (older) alike, in accordance with their fathers’ households, for every gate.
General references
Proverbs 18:18
To cast lots puts an end to quarrels
And decides between powerful contenders.
And decides between powerful contenders.