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 divided them by lot, all alike, for there were sacred officers and officers of God among both the sons of Eleazar and the sons of Ithamar.
Numbers 26:56
Their inheritance shall be divided according to lot between the larger and the smaller."
Even the principal
1 Chronicles 25:8
And they cast lots for their duties, small and great, teacher and pupil alike.
1 Chronicles 26:13
And they cast lots by fathers' houses, small and great alike, for their gates.
General references
Proverbs 18:18
The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.