Verse 31

These likewise cast lots even as their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the heads of the fathers' [houses] of the priests and of the Levites; the fathers' [houses] of the chief even as those of his younger brother.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Chr 24:5-6 : 5 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. 6 And Shemaiah the son of Nethanel the scribe, who was of the Levites, wrote them in the presence of the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and the heads of the fathers' [houses] of the priests and of the Levites; one fathers' house being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar.
• 1 Chr 25:8 : 8 And they cast lots for their offices, all alike, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.
• 1 Chr 26:13 : 13 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to their fathers' houses, for every gate.
• Num 26:56 : 56 According to the lot shall their inheritance be divided between the more and the fewer.