Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.

They divided by lot

Bible References

They divided by lot

Acts 1:26
Then they cast lots for them, and the lot fell upon Matthias, who was assigned his position with the eleven apostles.

The governors

Matthew 26:3
Then the high priests and the elders of the people met in the palace of the high priest who was called Caiaphas
Matthew 27:1
When morning came, all the high priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus, so as to have him put to death.
Acts 4:1
While they were speaking to the people, they were surprised by the priests, the commander of the temple, and the Sadducees,
Acts 5:24
On hearing this the commander of the temple and the high priests were quite at a loss to know what to make of it.