1 Chronicles 26:13

cast lots. See note on 1Ch 25:8, 1 Chronicles 25:9.

for every gate. This ordering of David was according to the plan of the Temple, given by God "in writing" to David. See 1Ch 28:11-13, 1 Chronicles 28:19.

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¹³ And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.

Related Commentaries of 1 Chronicles 26:13

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

1 Chronicles 26:13