the third for Harim, the fourth for Seorim,
Parallel translations
- WEB the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
- KJV The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
- BSB the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
- NKJV the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,
- NLT The third lot fell to Harim. The fourth lot fell to Seorim.
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Quick answer
The list of priestly divisions continues, assigning the third and fourth lots to Harim and Seorim. It shows how Israel's worship was carefully organized so every priestly family had its appointed time of service.
Overview
This verse is part of the ordered roster of twenty-four priestly courses David established (1 Chr 24:1-19). Each name represents a family head whose descendants would serve at the temple in rotation. The deliberate orderliness reflects that God is not a God of confusion but of peace (cf. 1 Cor 14:33), and the priesthood itself pointed forward to Christ, our great High Priest who fulfills and surpasses all these earthly courses (Heb 7:23-28).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Ezra 2:39The children of Harim, one thousand seventeen.
- Neh 7:35The children of Harim, three hundred twenty.
- Ezra 10:21Of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.
- Neh 12:15of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;
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