And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.
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Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsAnd they cast lots for their offices, all alike, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar.
They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil.
And they cause to fall lots--charge over-against charge , as well the small as the great, the intelligent with the learner.
And they cast lots with one another over the charges, the small as well as the great, the teacher with the scholar.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Chronicles — A post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC