As well the small as the great - Compare 1 Chronicles 24:31. The lot was not applied indiscriminately to all 24 courses, but was…

And they cast lots, ward against ward. —Instead, And they cast lots of charge, that is, for determining the order in whic…

And they cast lots, ward against ward That is, which ward or course of the singers should answer to and attend on the fir…

David put those in order who were appointed to be singers and musicians in the temple. To prophesy, in this place, means praising God with great ea…