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These likewise cast lots even as their brothers the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the fathers’ households of the priests and of the Levites, the fathers’ households of the chief even as those of his younger brother.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 31. Over-against, in imitation of the priests, ( Calmet.) being likewise divided into twenty-four classes. Tirinus.—Both, and so forth Hebrew “the principal fathers over-against their younger brethren.” All the rest is omitted. Lots decided the place and functions both of father and children. Bible.
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