divided by lot. See note on the Urim and Thummim (Exodus 28:30).
God. Hebrew. Elohim. (with Art.). the [true] God. App-4.
and of. Some codices, with four early printed editions, Aramaean, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "and from among".
Related Commentaries of 1 Chronicles 24:5
1 Chronicles 24:5
5 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.