1 Chronicles 26:14 cpdv — And the lot of the east fell out to Shelemiah. But to his son Zechariah, a very prudent and learned man, the northern s…

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"And the lot of the east fell out to Shelemiah. But to his son Zechariah, a very prudent and learned man, the northern section was obtained by lot. "

— 1 Chronicles 26:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 26 — Context

11

Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth. All these, the sons and brothers of Hosah, were thirteen.

12

These were distributed as porters, so that the leaders of the posts, as well as their brothers, were ministering continually in the house of the Lord.

13

Then they cast lots equally, for both the small and the great, by their families, concerning each one of the gates.

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And the lot of the east fell out to Shelemiah. But to his son Zechariah, a very prudent and learned man, the northern section was obtained by lot.

15

Truly, Obededom and his sons obtained that to the south, in the part of the house where the council of elders was.

16

Shuppim and Hosah obtained that toward the west, beside the gate that leads to the way of the ascent, one post facing the other.

17

Truly, toward the east there were six Levites, and toward the north there were four per day, and then toward the south similarly there were four each day. And where the council was, there were two and two.

1 Chronicles 26:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 26:14 say?
1 Chronicles 26:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the lot of the east fell out to Shelemiah. But to his son Zechariah, a very prudent and learned man, the northern section was obtained by lot. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 26:14 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 26:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 26, verse 14.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 26:14.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 26:14 in?
1 Chronicles 26:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 26:14?
1 Chronicles 26:14 reads (CPDV): “And the lot of the east fell out to Shelemiah. But to his son Zechariah, a very prudent and learned man, the northern section was obtained by lot. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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