24:1 The divisions of Aaron’s descendants were as follows:
The sons of Aaron:
Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
24:2 Nadab and Abihu died before their father did; they had no sons. Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.
24:3 David, Zadok (a descendant of Eleazar), and Ahimelech (a descendant of Ithamar) divided them into groups to carry out their assigned responsibilities. 4
1 tn The word “served” is supplied in the translation for clarity and for stylistic reasons.
2 tn Or “high place.”
3 tn Heb “which he commanded Israel.”
4 tn Heb “for their assignment in their service.”