Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the people, for the wood offering, to bring it into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the law:

At times

As it is written

Bible References

Cast

1 Chronicles 24:5
They were chosen by impartial lottery, since there were trustees of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar's descendants and among Ithamar's descendants.
1 Chronicles 25:8
Their duties, whether significant or insignificant, whether performed by teacher or pupil alike, were assigned by lottery.
Proverbs 18:18
Casting dice settles a dispute, deciding between strong contenders.

The wood offering

Leviticus 6:12
The fire on the altar is to be kept burning continuously without being extinguished. The priest is to burn wood on it every morning, arrange burnt offerings over it, and then burn the fat contained in the peace offerings over it.
Joshua 9:27
However, on that very day Joshua made them become wood cutters and water carriers for the congregation and for the LORD's altar in the place that he should choose, and this tradition continues to this day.
Isaiah 40:16
Lebanon would not provide enough fuel, nor are its animals enough for a burnt offering.

At times

Hebrews 10:3
Instead, through those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins year after year,

As it is written

Leviticus 6:12
The fire on the altar is to be kept burning continuously without being extinguished. The priest is to burn wood on it every morning, arrange burnt offerings over it, and then burn the fat contained in the peace offerings over it.

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