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They drew lots for their assignment of duties, the youngest as well as the oldest, the skilled musicians along with the students.

The first lot drawn chose Joseph, the son of Asaph.

The second chose Gedaliah, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.

10 The third chose Zaccur, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.

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Young and old alike, teacher as well as student, cast lots(A) for their duties.

The first lot, which was for Asaph,(B) fell to Joseph,
his sons and relatives[a]12[b]
the second to Gedaliah,
him and his relatives and sons12
10 the third to Zakkur,
his sons and relatives12
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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 25:9 See Septuagint; Hebrew does not have his sons and relatives.
  2. 1 Chronicles 25:9 See the total in verse 7; Hebrew does not have twelve.