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A Divinely Ordered System
Commentators explain that the order of the 24 priestly divisions was determined by casting lots, which were drawn from an urn. This method was understood as a way to reveal God's will, ensuring a divinely appointed and orderly system for temple service rather than one based on human preference or politics.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 24:7–10
19th Century
Bishop
The order of the twenty-four classes of priests was determined by lot. We have no means of discovering to which of the lines individual clans belon…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 24:7
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 7-18. Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib
And the other twenty three to the following persons in order: <…
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,…