And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
Ver. 14. Fell to Shelemiah.] Alias Meshelemiah. 1Ch 26:1 So Jehoshuah the high priest is called Joshua. It is lawful to abbreviate names.
A wise counsellor.] Heb., A giver of counsel with wisdom. This is a high commendation.