All tasks were assigned to the various groups by means of sacred lots so that no preference would be shown, for there were many qualified officials serving God in the sanctuary from among the descendants of both Eleazar and Ithamar.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

One sort with another - That is, “the assignment of their order in the courses was made by lot to the families belonging to Eleazar, and to …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another. —Literally, And they divided them by lots, these with …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another
Which course should serve first, and which next, and so on; and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When everyone has, knows, and keeps their place and work, the more there are, the better. In the mystical body of Christ, every member has its use,…