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1 Chronicles 24:6–31

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1 Chronicles 24:6

6And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 24:7

7Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

1 Chronicles 24:8

8The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,

1 Chronicles 24:9

9The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

1 Chronicles 24:10

10The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,

1 Chronicles 24:11

11The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,

1 Chronicles 24:12

12The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,

1 Chronicles 24:13

13The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

1 Chronicles 24:14

14The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,

1 Chronicles 24:15

15The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses,

1 Chronicles 24:16

16The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,

1 Chronicles 24:17

17The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,

1 Chronicles 24:18

18The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.

1 Chronicles 24:19

19These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the Lord, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded him.

1 Chronicles 24:20

20¶ And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.

1 Chronicles 24:21

21Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah.

1 Chronicles 24:22

22Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.

1 Chronicles 24:23

23And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

1 Chronicles 24:24

24Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir.

1 Chronicles 24:25

25The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah.

1 Chronicles 24:26

26The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.

1 Chronicles 24:27

27¶ The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.

1 Chronicles 24:28

28Of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons.

1 Chronicles 24:29

29Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.

1 Chronicles 24:30

30The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.

1 Chronicles 24:31

31These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.

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DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Levites

Members of the tribe of Levi, especially those appointed to service connected with the tabernacle or temple.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wrote

Of write.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

princes

Rulers, chiefs, or persons of high rank and authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priest

A person who officiates in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; the KJV applies the term to Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, and Christ as Priest, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priests

Persons who officiate in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; KJV contexts distinguish Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, chief priests, and persons made priests unto God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: priest)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

principal

First, chief, or highest in rank or importance; also a chief person or leading thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

taken

Received, seized, carried, accepted, captured, chosen, or laid hold of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

first

Before all others in time, place, order, rank, or importance; the beginning or earliest.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lot

An object or method used to decide an allotment; the portion, share, fate, or decision so assigned; as a verb, to allot.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

third

Following the second in order; one of three equal parts, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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1 Chronicles 24:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fifth

Following the fourth in order; or one of five equal parts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sixth

The ordinal number corresponding to six; next after the fifth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:10

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

seventh

The ordinal number following the sixth; one of seven equal parts.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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1 Chronicles 24:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ninth

The ordinal number following eighth and preceding tenth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:13

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:14

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

fifteenth

The ordinal position of fifteen, following the fourteenth in the stated sequence.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:15

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

seventeenth

The ordinal number corresponding to seventeen; next after the sixteenth.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:16

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:17

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

two

The number equal to one and one.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

three

The number following two and preceding four.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

four

The number following three and preceding five.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

according

Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Israel

The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called in Scripture.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

commanded

Ordered; directed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Levi

Levi, a son of Jacob and ancestor of the tribe bearing his name.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Concerning

Regarding, relating to, or about.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

first

Before all others in time, place, order, rank, or importance; the beginning or earliest.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

first

Before all others in time, place, order, rank, or importance; the beginning or earliest.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

third

Following the second in order; one of three equal parts, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:25

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

brother

A male sibling; a near kinsman; or a fellow member of a people or faith, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:29

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Concerning

Regarding, relating to, or about.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:30

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Levites

Members of the tribe of Levi, especially those appointed to service connected with the tabernacle or temple.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

house

A building or dwelling; the people of a household or family; a lineage or family line; as a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

1 Chronicles 24:31

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

lots

Objects or methods used to decide allotments; the portions, shares, fates, or decisions so assigned; as a verb, allots.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

brethren

Brothers; near kindred; fellow Israelites; or fellow believers, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

chief

Principal, foremost, highest in rank or importance; also a leader.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

priests

Persons who officiate in sacred service, especially by offering sacrifices or ministering in worship; KJV contexts distinguish Mosaic priests, priests of other gods, chief priests, and persons made priests unto God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (headword: priest)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Levites

Members of the tribe of Levi, especially those appointed to service connected with the tabernacle or temple.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

principal

First, chief, or highest in rank or importance; also a chief person or leading thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

younger

Not so old as another; less advanced in age.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 (facsimile-linked witness) · Strong's Exhaustive Concordance 1890 (occurrence-specific) · KJV usage (PCE)

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From verse 6

  1. 1 Chronicles 18:16
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  2. 1 Chronicles 23:24
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  3. 1 Kings 4:3
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  4. 2 Chronicles 34:13
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  5. Ezra 7:6
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  1. Ezra 2:36
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  2. 1 Chronicles 9:10
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  3. Nehemiah 11:10
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  4. Nehemiah 12:19
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  5. Nehemiah 7:39
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  1. Ezra 2:39
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  2. Ezra 10:21
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  3. Nehemiah 12:15
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  4. Nehemiah 7:35
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  1. Nehemiah 12:17
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From verse 10

  1. Luke 1:5
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  2. Nehemiah 12:4
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  3. Nehemiah 12:17
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From verse 11

  1. Ezra 2:36
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  2. Nehemiah 12:10
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  3. Nehemiah 7:39
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  1. Nehemiah 12:10
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From verse 14

  1. Ezra 10:20
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  2. Ezra 2:37
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  3. Nehemiah 7:40
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From verse 19

  1. 1 Chronicles 9:25
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  2. 1 Corinthians 14:40
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  3. Hebrews 7:11
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  4. 1 Chronicles 24:1
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  5. 2 Chronicles 23:4
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From verse 20

  1. 1 Chronicles 26:24
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  2. 1 Chronicles 23:12–14
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  3. 1 Chronicles 23:16
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  4. 1 Chronicles 6:18
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From verse 21

  1. 1 Chronicles 23:17
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  2. 1 Chronicles 26:25
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From verse 22

  1. 1 Chronicles 23:18
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  2. 1 Chronicles 26:26
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  3. Exodus 6:21
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  4. Numbers 3:19
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  5. Numbers 3:27
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From verse 23

  1. 1 Chronicles 23:19
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  2. 1 Chronicles 26:31
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From verse 24

  1. 1 Chronicles 23:20
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From verse 25

  1. 1 Chronicles 15:18
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  2. 1 Chronicles 15:20
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  3. 1 Chronicles 23:20
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From verse 26

  1. 1 Chronicles 23:21
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  1. 1 Chronicles 23:21
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  2. 1 Chronicles 6:19
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  4. Numbers 3:20
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From verse 28

  1. 1 Chronicles 23:22
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From verse 30

  1. 1 Chronicles 23:23
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  2. 1 Chronicles 6:47
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From verse 31

  1. 1 Chronicles 24:5–6
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  2. 1 Chronicles 25:8
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  3. 1 Chronicles 26:13
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  4. Numbers 26:56
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