Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.
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Interpretation
This verse speaks in the wider setting of memory and worship as 1 Chronicles unfolds its message.
Read with
This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 24:5-9.
Glossary
- Eleazar Person
- God has helped. (1. ) The third son of Aaron ( Ex. 6:23 ). His wife, a daughter of Putiel, bore him Phinehas ( Ex. 6:25 ). After the death of Nadab and Abihu.
- Ithamar Person
- Palm isle, the fourth and youngest son of Aaron ( 1 Chr. 6:3 ). He was consecrated to the priesthood along with his brothers.
- Holy Place Place
- Biblical room. Modern identification: Mount Moriah.