The first lottery was chosen in favor of Jehoiarib, the second for Jedaiah,

the twenty-first for Jachin, the twenty-second for Gamul,

Asaph's first lottery was cast in favor of Joseph; the second went to Gedaliah, that is, to him, to his relatives, and his sons, for a total of twelve;

David had announced, "Whoever first attacks the Jebusites will be appointed chief and commander." When Zeruiah's son Joab went up first, he became chief.

Zabdiel's son Jashobeam was responsible for the first division of 24,000 soldiers for the first month.