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The twentieth lot fell to Jehezkel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the nineteenth for Pethahiah, the twentieth for Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the nineteenth for Pethahiah, the twentieth for Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the nineteenth for Pethahiah, the twentieth for Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the nineteenth for Pethahiah, the twentieth for Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the nineteenth for Pethahiah, the twentieth for Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the nineteenth for Pethahiah, the twentieth for Jehezkel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for Pethahiah the nineteenth, for Jehezekel the twentieth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for Pethahiah the nineteenth, for Jehezekel the twentieth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Pethahiah, the nineteenth, to Jehezekel, the twentieth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The nineteenth to Pheteia, the twentieth to Hezechiel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Ezekiel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For the nineteenth, Pethikha, for the twentieth, Khazqiyel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the nineteenth to Phetaea, the twentieth to Ezekel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=6751" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">The Divisions of the Priests</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez, <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8672.htm" title="8672: tiš·‘āh (Number-ms) -- A nine. Or tishtah; perhaps from sha'ah through the idea of a turn to the next or full number ten; nine or Ninth.">the nineteenth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6611.htm" title="6611: lip̄·ṯaḥ·yāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. From pathach and Yahh; Jah has opened; Pethachjah, the name of four Israelites.">to Pethahiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6242.htm" title="6242: hā·‘eś·rîm (Art:: Number-cp) -- Twenty. From eser; twenty; also twentieth.">the twentieth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3168.htm" title="3168: lî·ḥez·qêl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- God strengthens, two Isr. From chazaq and 'el; God will strengthen; Jechezkel, the name of two Israelites.">to Jehezkel,</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a></span><br />The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-3.htm">1 Chronicles 6:3</a></span><br />The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">1 Chronicles 9:10-13</a></span><br />From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-13.htm">1 Chronicles 28:13</a></span><br />for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-14.htm">2 Chronicles 8:14</a></span><br />In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1-7</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-12.htm">Nehemiah 12:12-21</a></span><br />In the days of Joiakim, these were the heads of the priestly families: of the family of Seraiah, Meraiah; of Jeremiah, Hananiah; / of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan; / of Malluchi, Jonathan; of Shebaniah, Joseph; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a></span><br />“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-2.htm">Leviticus 8:2</a></span><br />“Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Numbers 3:10</a></span><br />So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a></span><br />But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">Matthew 26:3</a></span><br />At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-5.htm">Luke 1:5</a></span><br />In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Luke 1:8-9</a></span><br />One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/24-24.htm">Ezekiel</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-8.htm">Nineteenth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Pethahiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Pethahi'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-27.htm">Twentieth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/1-3.htm">Ezekiel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-26.htm">Nineteenth</a> <a href="/ezra/10-23.htm">Pethahiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Pethahi'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-17.htm">Twentieth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">The division of the sons of Aaron by lot into twenty-four orders.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">The Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">and the Merarites, divided by lot</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>the nineteenth to Pethahiah</b><br>Pethahiah is listed as the head of the nineteenth division of priests. The division of priests into 24 courses was established by King David to organize temple service, ensuring that the duties were evenly distributed among the descendants of Aaron. This system allowed for orderly worship and was a practical solution to manage the large number of priests. The name Pethahiah means "Yahweh opens," which may reflect a spiritual openness or receptivity to God's will. This division would serve in the temple twice a year, each time for a week, and during major festivals when all divisions were present. The organization of priestly courses is a testament to the importance of order and structure in worship, reflecting God's nature as a God of order.<p><b>the twentieth to Jehezkel</b><br>Jehezkel, leading the twentieth division, is part of the same priestly organization. The name Jehezkel means "God will strengthen," which is a common theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing reliance on God's strength rather than human ability. This division, like the others, would have specific responsibilities in the temple, including offering sacrifices, maintaining the temple, and teaching the law. The priestly courses highlight the continuity of worship practices from the time of David through the Second Temple period, as seen in the New Testament with Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, who belonged to the division of Abijah. This continuity underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving His covenant people and their worship practices.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pethahiah.htm">Pethahiah</a></b><br>A priestly figure mentioned in the division of the priestly duties. His name means "Yahweh opens" or "freed by Yahweh," indicating a role of spiritual openness or liberation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehezkel.htm">Jehezkel</a></b><br>Another priestly figure in the division. His name means "God will strengthen," suggesting a role of divine empowerment and support.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/division_of_priestly_duties.htm">Division of Priestly Duties</a></b><br>This event refers to the organization of the priestly service into 24 divisions by King David, as described in <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/24.htm">1 Chronicles 24</a>. This system ensured that the temple service was orderly and that each priestly family had a specific time to serve.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure_in_worship.htm">Order and Structure in Worship</a></b><br>The division of priestly duties highlights the importance of order and structure in worship. God values organization in how we approach Him, which can be applied to our personal and corporate worship practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The priestly divisions remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and legacy. Just as the priests served in their appointed times, we are called to serve in our generation, passing on faith to the next.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_empowerment.htm">God's Empowerment</a></b><br>The names Pethahiah and Jehezkel remind us that God opens doors and strengthens us for service. We should seek His empowerment in our daily lives and ministries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">Continuity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The continuity from the Old Testament priesthood to the New Testament shows God's unchanging plan and faithfulness. We can trust that He is consistent and reliable in His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_16_7-36_echo_ps_105,_96.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 reuse lines from Psalm 105 and Psalm 96 if David was the original composer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/when_did_king_baasha_die.htm">In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_24's_priest_claim_plausible.htm">Is the claim in 1 Chronicles 24 of David having enough priests to fill 24 separate divisions historically plausible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Pethahiah.</span>--<a href="/ezra/10-23.htm" title="Also of the Levites; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same is Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.">Ezra 10:23</a>, (<span class= "ital">Iah openeth, i.e.,</span> setteth free). (Comp. Jephthah: <span class= "ital">He, i.e., Iah, openeth.</span>)<p><span class= "bld">Jehezekel.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">Y?hezqel:</span> Ezekiel.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Pethahiah... Jehezekel</span>. The former name reappears as one of those who separated themselves from the alliances they had contracted in the land of their captivity (<a href="/ezra/10-23.htm">Ezra 10:23</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a>). The latter is in its characters (<span class="hebrew">יָחָזְקֵאל</span>) the same with those of Ezekiel, though here Englished Jehezekel! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the nineteenth</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּשְׁעָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(tiš·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8672.htm">Strong's 8672: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nine, ninth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Pethahiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽפְתַחְיָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·ṯaḥ·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6611.htm">Strong's 6611: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pethahiah -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the twentieth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֶשְׂרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘eś·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6242.htm">Strong's 6242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Twenty, twentieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Jehezkel,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽיחֶזְקֵ֖אל</span> <span class="translit">(lî·ḥez·qêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3168.htm">Strong's 3168: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ezekiel -- 'God strengthens', two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">1 Chronicles 24:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">1 Chronicles 24:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">1 Chronicles 24:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">1 Chronicles 24:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">1 Chronicles 24:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">1 Chronicles 24:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">1 Chronicles 24:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">1 Chronicles 24:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">1 Chronicles 24:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">1 Chronicles 24:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/24-16.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 24:16 The nineteenth to Pethahiah the twentieth (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 24:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 24:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>