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They cast lots for their offices, all alike, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.
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Divine Appointment, Not Rank
Commentators highlight that casting lots ensured fairness in assigning duties. The verse emphasizes that everyone was treated "all alike," whether they were "small or great" (younger or older) or a "teacher or a scholar." This method prevented favoritism and affirmed that God's choice, not human status or seniority, determined one's role in worship.
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1 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As well the small as the great - Compare 1 Chronicles 24:31. The lot was not applied indiscriminately to all 24 courses, but was…
19th Century
Anglican
And they cast lots, ward against ward. —Instead, And they cast lots of charge, that is, for determining the order in whic…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they cast lots, ward against ward That is, which ward or course of the singers should answer to and attend on the fir…
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