Thematic Bible
1 Chronicles 24:1 (show verse)
With respect to the descendants of Aaron, classes of service were organized for Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, the descendants of Aaron.
1 Chronicles 24:2 (show verse)
But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, leaving no sons, so Eleazar and Ithamar became priests.
1 Chronicles 24:3 (show verse)
Along with Zadok, one of Eleazar's descendants, and Ahimelech, one of Ithamar's descendants, David organized their service according to their assigned responsibilities.
1 Chronicles 24:4 (show verse)
More leaders were located among Eleazar's descendants than among those of Ithamar, so sixteen leaders were appointed from the leaders of the ancestral households of Eleazar's descendants and eight from those of Ithamar.
1 Chronicles 24:5 (show verse)
They were chosen by impartial lottery, since there were trustees of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar's descendants and among Ithamar's descendants.
1 Chronicles 24:6 (show verse)
Nethanel's son Shemaiah, a Levitical scribe, made an official record of them for the king, the officers, Zadok the priest, Abiathar's son Ahimelech, and the heads of ancestral households of both the priests and the descendants of Levi. One ancestral house was chosen for Eleazar and one for Ithamar.
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Nethaneel » A levite
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
priests » Each course of, had its president or chief
Scribe (scribes) » A writer and transcriber of the law
Scribes » Families celebrated for furnishing » Levi
Scribes » Acted as » Writers of public documents
Shemaiah » A levite who assisted in the divisions (shifts) of the priests
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Nethaneel » A levite
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
priests » Each course of, had its president or chief
Scribe (scribes) » A writer and transcriber of the law
Scribes » Families celebrated for furnishing » Levi
Scribes » Acted as » Writers of public documents
Shemaiah » A levite who assisted in the divisions (shifts) of the priests
1 Chronicles 24:7 (show verse)
The first lottery was chosen in favor of Jehoiarib, the second for Jedaiah,
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jedaiah » A priest of the captivity
Jehoiarib » Two priests bearing the same name
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jedaiah » A priest of the captivity
Jehoiarib » Two priests bearing the same name
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
1 Chronicles 24:8 (show verse)
third for Harim, the fourth for Seorim,
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Harim » A priest
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Seorim » Governor » Temple
Harim » A priest
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Seorim » Governor » Temple
1 Chronicles 24:9 (show verse)
the fifth for Malchijah, the sixth for Mijamin,
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Malchiah » Head of a division of priests
Mijamin » A priest during the time of david
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Malchiah » Head of a division of priests
Mijamin » A priest during the time of david
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
1 Chronicles 24:10 (show verse)
the seventh for Hakkoz, the eighth for Abijah,
Abia » Called abijah » Chief » of priests
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Hakkoz » A priest
Ithamar » Descendants of
Koz » Head of the seventh division priests
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Hakkoz » A priest
Ithamar » Descendants of
Koz » Head of the seventh division priests
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
1 Chronicles 24:11 (show verse)
the ninth for Jeshua, the tenth for Shecaniah,
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jeshua » Also called jeshuah » A priest, head of the ninth shift
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Shecaniah » A priest in the time of david
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jeshua » Also called jeshuah » A priest, head of the ninth shift
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Shecaniah » A priest in the time of david
1 Chronicles 24:12 (show verse)
the eleventh for Eliashib, the twelfth for Jakim,
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Eliashib » A priest
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jakim » Head of a priestly division in the tabernacle service
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Eliashib » A priest
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jakim » Head of a priestly division in the tabernacle service
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
1 Chronicles 24:13 (show verse)
the thirteenth for Huppah, the fourteenth for Jeshebeab,
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Huppah » A priest
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jeshebeab » A priest, and head of the fourteenth shift
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Huppah » A priest
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jeshebeab » A priest, and head of the fourteenth shift
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
1 Chronicles 24:14 (show verse)
the fifteenth for Bilgah, the sixteenth for Immer,
Bilgah » One of the chiefs of the priestly shifts in the temple
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Immer » Head of a division of priests
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Immer » Head of a division of priests
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
1 Chronicles 24:15 (show verse)
the seventeenth for Hezir, the eighteenth for Happizzez,
Aphses » Governor » Temple
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Hezir » A levite
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Hezir » A levite
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
1 Chronicles 24:16 (show verse)
the nineteenth for Pethahiah, the twentieth for Jehezkel,
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jehezekel » A priest and head of the twentieth division (shift) in the tabernacle services
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Pethahiah » A priest during the reign of david
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jehezekel » A priest and head of the twentieth division (shift) in the tabernacle services
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Pethahiah » A priest during the reign of david
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
1 Chronicles 24:17 (show verse)
the twenty-first for Jachin, the twenty-second for Gamul,
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Gamul » A priest in the time of david
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jachin » A priest, head of one of the shifts of priests
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Gamul » A priest in the time of david
Ithamar » Descendants of
Jachin » A priest, head of one of the shifts of priests
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
1 Chronicles 24:18 (show verse)
the twenty-third for Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth for Maaziah.
Delaiah » Head of the twenty-third division of the priestly order
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Maaziah » A priest
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Descendants of
Ithamar » Descendants of
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Maaziah » A priest
Priest » The time of moses » Twenty-four divisions (shifts) of
priests » Divided by david into twenty-four courses
1 Chronicles 24:19 (show verse)
These were appointed to enter the Temple of the LORD according to their protocols established by their ancestor Aaron, as commanded by the LORD God of Israel.
1 Chronicles 24:20 (show verse)
Now with respect to the descendants of Levi there remained Shubael from the descendants of Amram and Jehdeiah from the descendants of Shubael;
1 Chronicles 24:21 (show verse)
with respect to Rehabiah, Isshiah their chief from the descendants Rehabiah;
1 Chronicles 24:22 (show verse)
with respect to the Izharites, Shelomoth, Jahath from the descendants of Shelomoth;
1 Chronicles 24:23 (show verse)
with respect to the descendants of Hebron, Jeriah their chief, Amariah their second in rank, Jahaziel their third, and Jekameam their fourth;
1 Chronicles 24:24 (show verse)
with respect to the descendants of Uzziel, Micah; with respect to the descendants of Micah, Shamir;
1 Chronicles 24:25 (show verse)
with respect to Micah's brother Isshiah; with respect to the descendants of Isshiah, Zechariah;
1 Chronicles 24:26 (show verse)
with respect to Merari's sons, Mahli and Mushi; with respect to the sons of Jaaziah, Beno;
1 Chronicles 24:27 (show verse)
with respect to the sons of Merari, Jaaziah, Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri;
1 Chronicles 24:28 (show verse)
with respect to Mahli, Eleazar, who had no sons;
1 Chronicles 24:29 (show verse)
with respect to Kish, Jerahmeel, one of the descendants of Kish;
1 Chronicles 24:30 (show verse)
and with respect to the descendants of Mushi, Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the descendants of Levi according to their ancestral households.
1 Chronicles 24:31 (show verse)
These individuals also cast lots corresponding to their relatives, Aaron's descendants, in the presence of King David, Zadok, and Ahimelech, and in the presence of the heads of the ancestral households of the priests and of the descendants of Levi, and the eldest was treated as impartially as was the younger brother.