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Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.
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Fairness Through the Lot
Commentators explain that the priestly divisions were assigned by lot to ensure complete fairness. Since both the families of Eleazar and Ithamar had produced distinguished leaders, this impartial method prevented envy, strife, and arguments over who would serve first.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
19th Century
Anglican
Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another. —Literally, And they divided them by lots, these with …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another Which course should serve first, and which next, and so on; and…
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