And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate.
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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsAnd they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to their fathers’ houses, for every gate.
They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.
and they cause to fall lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for gate and gate.
And they cast lots, the small as well as the great, according to their fathers' houses, for every gate.
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