The lot for the east gate went to Shelemiah. They then cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise adviser, and the lot for the north gate went to him.

The first lot went to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

They cast lots, both young and old, according to their families, to determine which gate they would be responsible for.

They cast lots to determine their responsibilities – oldest as well as youngest, teacher as well as student.

The first lot went to Asaph’s son Joseph and his relatives and sons – twelve in all, the second to Gedaliah and his relatives and sons – twelve in all,

These were the areas where Aaron’s descendants lived: The following belonged to the Kohathite clan, for they received the first allotment:

The rest of Kohath’s descendants were allotted ten cities in the territory of the half-tribe of Manasseh.

The clans of Merari’s descendants were allotted twelve cities within the territory of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

They divided them by lots, for there were officials of the holy place and officials designated by God among the descendants of both Eleazar and Ithamar.

They allotted these previously named cities from the territory of the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.

Just like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the Levites. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with the those of the youngest.