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.
They divided the duties by drawing lots, treating both groups fairly. The leaders of the sanctuary and the leaders of God's house came from both Eleazar's descendants and Ithamar's descendants.
The writer is explaining that the priestly duties were divided fairly by chance between two family lines, with leaders coming from both groups.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, the priests descended from Aaron were organized into divisions to manage the duties of the sanctuary, as part of establishing a structured system for worship in ancient Israel. This verse specifically describes how the descendants of Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons, were divided by lot to ensure fairness in assigning roles as governors of the sanctuary and the house of God. This organization reflected the importance of orderly service in the Tabernacle, preparing for the future Temple in Jerusalem.
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