They cast lots, as well the small as the great Determining the times and places of their service, not by age or dignity, but merely by lot. According to the house of their fathers A several lot being allowed for each several house. For every gate That it might be known to whom the care of each gate was more especially committed.
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1 Chronicles 26:13
13 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.