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Equality by Divine Lot
All commentators agree that the casting of lots was a great equalizer. This process ensured that older, more established Levitical families had no inherent advantage over younger ones. God's system for assigning temple duties was based on divine selection, not on human status, age, or family prominence.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 24:31
18th Century
Theologian
The principal fathers over against their younger brethren—that is, all the Levitical houses enumerated drew lots for their duties on equal t…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 24:31
19th Century
Bishop
These likewise cast lots over against their brothers the sons of Aaron. —Rather, Just like, in the same way as their brothers,…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 24:31
17th Century
Pastor
These likewise cast lots over against their brethren, the
sons of Aaron
These, being …
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 24:1–31
17th Century
Minister
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,…