the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
Parallel translations
- KJV The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
- BSB the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
- NKJV the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,
- NASB the fifth for Malchijah, the sixth for Mijamin,
- NLT The fifth lot fell to Malkijah. The sixth lot fell to Mijamin.
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Quick answer
The fifth and sixth lots fall to Malchijah and Mijamin, naming more of the priestly divisions. Each family's place in the temple schedule was fixed by lot under God's oversight.
Overview
The casting of lots (24:5-7) was understood as a way of seeking the Lord's decision rather than human favoritism, so that no family could claim precedence by status. This ensured fairness and acknowledged God's sovereign ordering of His servants (Prov 16:33). The faithful rotation of these courses kept Israel's worship continuous, anticipating the perfect, unceasing ministry of Christ.
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- Neh 12:17of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
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