Verse 31

Just like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the Levites. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with those of the youngest.

Referenced Verses

• 1 Chr 24:5-6 : 5 They divided them by lots, for there were officials of the holy place and officials designated by God among the descendants of both Eleazar and Ithamar. 6 The scribe Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, wrote down their names before the king, the officials, Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the leaders of the priestly and Levite families. One family was drawn by lot from Eleazar, and then the next from Ithamar.
• 1 Chr 25:8 : 8 They cast lots to determine their responsibilities– oldest as well as youngest, teacher as well as student.
• 1 Chr 26:13 : 13 They cast lots, both young and old, according to their families, to determine which gate they would be responsible for.
• Num 26:56 : 56 Their inheritance must be apportioned by lot among the larger and smaller groups.”