KJV ORIGINAL
Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The first assignment by lot went to Jehoiarib, and the second went to Jedaiah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the beginning of organizing priests into groups, with Jehoiarib getting the first assignment and Jedaiah the second.
📚 Historical Context
King David was organizing the priests into 24 divisions to serve in the temple in an orderly rotation. This system ensured that priestly duties were shared fairly among all the qualified families and that worship could continue consistently. The use of lots (similar to drawing names from a hat) showed that God, not human preference, determined the order of service.
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