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 they were commanders of the sanctuary and commanders of God from among the sons of Eleazar and the sons of Ithamar.
Numbers 26:56
{Their} inheritance must be divided according to the lot between the larger and smaller [groups]."
Even the principal
1 Chronicles 25:8
And they cast lots [for] responsibilities {on the principle of small and great alike}, teacher with student.
1 Chronicles 26:13
And they cast lots, small and great alike, by their fathers' houses, {for their gates}.
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Proverbs 18:18
The lot will put an end to disputes, and between powerful contenders it will decide.