1 Chronicles 26:13

And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 26:13

BSB

They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.

AKJV

And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.

CPDV

Then they cast lots equally, for both the small and the great, by their families, concerning each one of the gates.

ERV

And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to their fathers' houses, for every gate.

NHEB

They cast lots, the small as well as the great, according to their fathers' houses, for every gate.

SMT

And they will cast lots, according to small according to great, for the house of their fathers, to gate and gate.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Chronicles 26:13

AndtheycastH5307Verb lotsH1486Noun MasculineaswellthesmallH6996AdjectiveasthegreatH1419accordingtothehouseH1004Noun MasculineoftheirfathersH1Noun MasculineforeverygateH8179Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 26:13

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Overview of 1 Chronicles 26:13

Summary

Random selection determined gate assignments

Place

Temple

Event

Casting lots for positions

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC