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
Thus were they divided impartially by drawing lots; for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.
Numbers 26:56
According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer."
Even the principal
1 Chronicles 25:8
They cast lots for their offices, all alike, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.
1 Chronicles 26:13
They cast lots, the small as well as the great, according to their fathers' houses, for every gate.
General references
Proverbs 18:18
The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.