the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
Parallel translations
- KJV The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.
- BSB the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
- NKJV the twenty-third to Delaiah, the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.
- NASB the twenty-third for Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth for Maaziah.
- NLT The twenty-third lot fell to Delaiah. The twenty-fourth lot fell to Maaziah.
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Quick answer
The twenty-third and twenty-fourth lots go to Delaiah and Maaziah, completing the twenty-four priestly divisions. The whole priesthood is now organized for continuous service.
Overview
With these final two names the roster of priestly courses is complete, establishing a rotation that would order temple ministry for generations. This comprehensive structure ensured that worship at God's house never lapsed for want of priests. The completeness and continuity of this service anticipates the perfect and permanent priesthood of Christ, who ever lives to intercede (Heb 7:24-25).
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