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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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And they cast lots. —Compare 1 Chronicles 25:8.

As well the small as the great...

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they cast lots
To determine at which gate each should stand, who at this gate, and who at the other

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The porters and treasurers of the temple needed strength and valor to oppose those who wrongly attempted to enter the sanctuary and to guard the sa…

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