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 divided them by lots, for there were officials of the holy place and officials designated by God among the descendants of both Eleazar and Ithamar.
1 Chronicles 25:8
They cast lots to determine their responsibilities -- oldest as well as youngest, teacher as well as student.
Proverbs 18:18
A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.

The wood offering

Leviticus 6:12
but the fire which is on the altar must be kept burning on it. It must not be extinguished. So the priest must kindle wood on it morning by morning, and he must arrange the burnt offering on it and offer the fat of the peace offering up in smoke on it.
Joshua 9:27
and that day made them woodcutters and water carriers for the community and for the altar of the Lord at the divinely chosen site. (They continue in that capacity to this very day.)
Isaiah 40:16
Not even Lebanon could supply enough firewood for a sacrifice; its wild animals would not provide enough burnt offerings.

At times

Hebrews 10:3
But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins year after year.

As it is written

Leviticus 6:12
but the fire which is on the altar must be kept burning on it. It must not be extinguished. So the priest must kindle wood on it morning by morning, and he must arrange the burnt offering on it and offer the fat of the peace offering up in smoke on it.

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