1 Chronicles 25:8

And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 25:8

BSB
They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil.
AKJV
And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.
CPDV
And they cast lots in their turns, the elder equally with the younger, the learned together with the unlearned.
ERV
And they cast lots for their charges, all alike, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.
NHEB
And they cast lots, watch with watch, the small as the great, the teacher as the pupil.
SMT
And they will cast lots from the watches near, as the small so the great, he understanding with him taught.

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 25:8

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Overview of 1 Chronicles 25:8
Summary
Random selection determines musical service rotation
Event
Casting lots for rotation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Ritual