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.
Ver. 5. Thus were they divided by lot.] To take away all cause of contention or complaint.
One sort with another.] Promiscuously, pell mell.
And governors of the house of God.] Heb., Governors, or princes of God; antistites scilicet rerum sacrarum. a These were called chief priests - of such we read often in the gospel - and ruled over other priests of their own order; but were subject to the high priest.
a Hi erant veluti Ephori et εργοδιωκται .