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
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Bible References
Lots
1 Chronicles 24:5
So they were put into groups, by the Lord's decision, one with another; for there were rulers of the holy place and rulers of the house of God among the sons of Eleazar and the sons of Ithamar.
Numbers 26:56
As it is ordered by the decision of the Lord, let distribution be made between those who are more in number and those who are less.
Even the principal
1 Chronicles 25:8
And selection was made of them for their special work, all having equal chances, small as well as great, the teacher as the learner.
1 Chronicles 26:13
And the families were taken by the decision of the Lord for every door; the small family had the same chance as the great.
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Proverbs 18:18
The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.