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Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The responsibility for the east gate went to Meshelemiah and his group. The north gate was assigned to his son Zechariah, a man of unusual wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The lot for the east fell to Shelemiah. They cast lots also for his son Zechariah, a shrewd counselor, and his lot came out for the north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counseller, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The lot for the East <i>Gate</i> fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots <i>for</i> his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and his lot came out for the North Gate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lot to the east fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots <i>for</i> his son Zechariah, a counselor with insight, and his lot came out to the north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The lot to the east fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots for his son Zechariah, a counselor with insight, and his lot came out to the north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the lot to the east fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots <i>for</i> his son Zechariah, a counselor with insight, and his lot came out to the north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the lot to the east fell to Shelemiah. Then they cast lots <i>for</i> his son Zechariah, a counselor with insight, and his lot came out to the north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The lot for the east [gates] fell to Shelemiah. They cast lots also for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and his lot came out for the north [gates].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lot for the east gate fell to Shelemiah. They also cast lots for his son Zechariah, an insightful counselor, and his lot came out for the north gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lot for the east gate fell to Shelemiah. They also cast lots for his son Zechariah, an insightful counselor, and his lot came out for the north gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Shelemiah was chosen to guard the East Gate. Zechariah his son was a wise man and was chosen to guard the North Gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Shelemiah was chosen for the east side. His son Zechariah, a counselor who displayed insight, was chosen for the north side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Shelemiah drew the east gate, and his son Zechariah, a man who always gave good advice, drew the north gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The lot for the eastern gate fell to Shelemiah. They also cast lots for his son Zechariah, who was a wise counselor, and his lot indicated the northern gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The lot for the east gate went to Shelemiah. They then cast lots for his son Zechariah, a wise adviser, and the lot for the north gate went to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The lot east fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the lot falls eastward to Shelemiah; and [for] his son Zechariah, a counselor with understanding, they cause lots to fall, and his lot goes out northward;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the lot falleth eastward to Shelemiah; and for Zechariah his son -- a counsellor with understanding -- they cause to fall lots, and his lot goeth out northward:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the lot will fall from the sunrising to Shelemiah. And Zechariah his son counseling in understanding, they cast lots; and his lot will go forth north.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the lot of the east fell to Selemias. But to his son Zacharias, a very wise and learned man, the north gate fell by lot. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the lot was cast for the east side, it fell to Meshelemiah. Then they cast lots for his son Zechariah, a prudent counselor, and the north side fell to his lot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The lot for the east fell to Shelemiah. They cast lots also for his son Zechariah, a prudent counselor, and his lot came out for the north.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And a lot fell to the East to Shelamiah and Zechariah his son, an Adviser in intelligence. They cast lots, and his portion came out to the north.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the lot of the east gates fell to Selemias, and Zacharias: the sons of Soaz cast lots for Melchias, and the lot came out northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-14.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=7267" 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/26.htm">The Divisions of the Gatekeepers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1486.htm" title="1486: hag·gō·w·rāl (Art:: N-ms) -- Or goral; from an unused root meaning to be rough; properly, a pebble, i.e. A lot; figuratively, a portion or destiny.">The lot</a> <a href="/hebrew/4217.htm" title="4217: miz·rā·ḥāh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- Place of sunrise, the east. From zarach; sunrise, i.e. The east.">for the East Gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: way·yip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">fell</a> <a href="/hebrew/8018.htm" title="8018: lə·še·lem·yā·hū (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Shelemyahuw; from shelem and Yahh; thank-offering of Jah; Shelemjah, the name of nine Israelites.">to Shelemiah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1486.htm" title="1486: gō·w·rā·lō·wṯ (N-mp) -- Or goral; from an unused root meaning to be rough; properly, a pebble, i.e. A lot; figuratively, a portion or destiny.">Then lots</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: hip·pî·lū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">were cast</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">for his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2148.htm" title="2148: ū·zə·ḵar·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Zkaryahuw; from zakar and Yahh; Jah has remembered; Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites.">Zechariah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7922.htm" title="7922: bə·śe·ḵel (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Prudence, insight. Or sekel; from sakal; intelligence; by implication, success.">a wise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: yō·w·‘êṣ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">counselor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1486.htm" title="1486: ḡō·w·rā·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or goral; from an unused root meaning to be rough; properly, a pebble, i.e. A lot; figuratively, a portion or destiny.">and the lot</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">for the North Gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">fell to him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons.…<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/24-31.htm">1 Chronicles 24:31</a></span><br />As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">1 Chronicles 25:8</a></span><br />They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-65.htm">1 Chronicles 6:65</a></span><br />They assigned by lot the cities named above from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">1 Chronicles 9:22</a></span><br />The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6</a></span><br />Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-5.htm">1 Chronicles 24:5</a></span><br />Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-9.htm">1 Chronicles 25:9</a></span><br />The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;<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="/1_chronicles/9-26.htm">1 Chronicles 9:26</a></span><br />But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-29.htm">1 Chronicles 9:29</a></span><br />Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">1 Chronicles 23:32</a></span><br />So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-31.htm">1 Chronicles 24:31</a></span><br />As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-7.htm">1 Chronicles 25:7</a></span><br />Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">1 Chronicles 26:13</a></span><br />They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.</p><p class="hdg">Shelemiah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1</a></b></br> Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was:</p><p class="hdg">Meshelemiah Zechariah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm">1 Chronicles 25:2</a></b></br> Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">Care</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Counsellor</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Counselor</a> <a href="/genesis/41-39.htm">Discreet</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-6.htm">Discussion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">Door</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-37.htm">East</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-18.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-5.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-9.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-9.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-24.htm">North</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-14.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-1.htm">Shelemiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-1.htm">Shelemi'ah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-27.htm">Shrewd</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-12.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-26.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-11.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-11.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm">Care</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-22.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">Counsellor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">Counselor</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-16.htm">Discreet</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">Discussion</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Door</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">East</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Eastward</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">Insight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-15.htm">Lot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">North</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-17.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/ezra/10-39.htm">Shelemiah</a> <a href="/ezra/10-39.htm">Shelemi'ah</a> <a href="/job/5-12.htm">Shrewd</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-21.htm">Zechariah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-21.htm">Zechari'ah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">The divisions of the porters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">The gates assigned by lot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">The Levites that had charge of the treasures</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Officers and judges</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'; 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The East Gate was significant as it was the main entrance to the temple, symbolizing the direction of the rising sun and often associated with the coming of the Lord (<a href="/ezekiel/43.htm">Ezekiel 43:1-4</a>). Shelemiah, a descendant of the Korahites, was entrusted with this important position, indicating his family's esteemed role in temple service.<p><b>Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor,</b><br>Zechariah, the son of Shelemiah, is noted for his wisdom, which was a valued trait for those in leadership and advisory roles (<a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7</a>). His designation as a "wise counselor" suggests he possessed discernment and understanding, qualities essential for maintaining order and justice at the temple gates. This wisdom may also reflect the broader biblical theme of God granting wisdom to those who seek Him, as seen in Solomon's request for wisdom (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a>).<p><b>and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.</b><br>The North Gate, like the East Gate, was a critical point of access to the temple. Its assignment to Zechariah underscores the trust placed in him due to his wisdom. The North Gate's strategic importance is highlighted in various biblical passages, such as <a href="/ezekiel/8-3.htm">Ezekiel 8:3-5</a>, where it is associated with visions of idolatry, indicating the need for vigilant and wise gatekeepers. This allocation of duties through casting lots reflects the belief in divine providence guiding the decisions, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-33.htm">Proverbs 16:33</a>, which states that the lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shelemiah.htm">Shelemiah</a></b><br>A gatekeeper in the temple, responsible for the East Gate. His role signifies the importance of order and security in worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>The son of Shelemiah, described as a "wise counselor." His wisdom is highlighted, indicating his suitability for the role of overseeing the North Gate.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/east_gate.htm">East Gate</a></b><br>One of the gates of the temple, symbolizing the entrance and the beginning of the day, often associated with new beginnings and vigilance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/north_gate.htm">North Gate</a></b><br>Another gate of the temple, assigned to Zechariah. The North Gate's assignment to a wise counselor underscores the need for discernment and wisdom in guarding sacred spaces.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/casting_lots.htm">Casting Lots</a></b><br>A method used to determine God's will in decision-making, reflecting trust in divine sovereignty over human affairs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_in_decision-making.htm">Divine Sovereignty in Decision-Making</a></b><br>The casting of lots demonstrates trust in God's control over outcomes. Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance in their decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_wisdom.htm">Importance of Wisdom</a></b><br>Zechariah's role as a wise counselor highlights the value of wisdom in leadership. Christians are called to seek wisdom through prayer and scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_gatekeepers.htm">Role of Gatekeepers</a></b><br>The assignment of gatekeepers underscores the need for vigilance in protecting what is sacred. Believers are reminded to guard their hearts and communities against spiritual threats.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_order_in_worship.htm">Significance of Order in Worship</a></b><br>The structured assignment of roles in the temple reflects the importance of order and reverence in worship practices.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_gatekeeper_numbers_realistic_for_israel.htm">1 Chronicles 26:13-19: How realistic are the high numbers of gatekeepers given the estimated population sizes of ancient Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chr_7_14-15__resolve_manasseh_lineage.htm">1 Chronicles 7:14-15 - How do we reconcile the lineage of Manasseh here with conflicting genealogical details elsewhere in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_asa's_peace_fit_regional_wars.htm">How does the peaceful ten years of Asa's reign (2 Chronicles 14:1) align with other accounts of constant warfare in the region?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah.</span>--The courses of the sons of Shelemiah (Meshelemiah <a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm" title="Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph.">1Chronicles 26:1</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/26-9.htm" title="And Meshelemiah had sons and brothers, strong men, eighteen.">1Chronicles 26:9</a>, and Shallum 9:19) received by lot the post of honour on the east side of the Sanctuary.<p><span class= "bld">Then for Zechariah his son.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">And Zechariah his son, counselling with sagacity, they cast lots.</span> The preposition <span class= "ital">for</span> may have fallen out before <span class= "ital">Zechariah;</span> or perhaps Zechariah is the real subject of the verb "cast lots," which is plural, because Zechariah is the name of a clan or guild. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/24-31.htm" title="These likewise cast lots over against their brothers the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brothers.">1Chronicles 24:31</a>; xxv, 8). Zechariah, the firstborn of Meshelemiah (<a href="/1_chronicles/26-2.htm" title="And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth,">1Chronicles 26:2</a>), obtained the charge of the north side "They cast lots" may mean drew a lot from the urn.<p><span class= "bld">A wise counsellor.</span>--This little touch is obviously <span class= "bld">a</span> mark of truth. The chronicler could have had no motive for so characterising a warder of the Temple, unless he had found it in some older source, of which he has only given extracts.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 14-16.</span> - The casting of lots for the four chief names and the four chief aspects of gates, now proceeds. A special note is made of the care taken for the house of <span class="cmt_word">Asuppim</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> of "gatherings" or "stores." For all that we know of this "house," we seem to be left to the verses (15, 17) of this passage, and to the expression (<a href="/nehemiah/12-25.htm">Nehemiah 12:25</a>), "the storehouses, or stores of the gates" (though the Authorized Version, the "thresholds" of the gates), which would have been more intelligible had it been reversed, "the gates of the stores." Presumably it was a building for keeping safe certain of the sacred property, and was situated south of the temple, and, judging from ver. 17, had two doorways. The Vulgate translates <span class="accented">seniorum concilium. <span class="cmt_word"></span>To Shuppim</span>. Nothing can be made of this word in this connection, as a proper name, though we have it (<a href="/1_chronicles/7-12.htm">1 Chronicles 7:12, 15</a>) as such. It is now generally rejected, as probably due to the error of some transcriber, whose eye may have been caught again by the last two syllables of the closely preceding "Asuppim." But some would place it as the last word of the previous verse, and make it amplify the meaning of <span class="accented">Asuppim</span>, <span class="accented">e.g.</span> "gatherings for stores." <span class="cmt_word">Shallecheth</span>. By derivation, this word means "sending or throwing down." Hence some call it, "the refuse gate." The situation of it is, however, defined here, as by the <span class="cmt_word">causeway of the going up</span>, and would seem to render such an interpretation less likely. According to Grove (in Smith's 'Bible Dictionary'), this causeway is still traceable: it runs up from the central valley of the town to the sacred site west of the temple (<a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">1 Kings 10:5</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/9-4.htm">2 Chronicles 9:4</a>); and Grove would identify the "gate of Shallecheth" with the present <span class="accented">Bab Silsileh.</span> The Septuagint translates <span class="greek">ἡ πυλὴ παστοφορίου</span>, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the gate of the temple-cell, which word they could get from the inverting of the order of the first two letters of the Hebrew <span class="accented">Shallecheth.</span> The Septuagint then mutts the following word, <span class="hebrew">מְסִלָּה</span>, <span class="cmt_word">Ward against ward</span>; <span class="accented">i.e. watch with watch.</span> The expression up- pears to refer to the fact that Hosah's lot threw to him the charge of a double position. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-14.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 lot</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגּוֹרָ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gō·w·rāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1486.htm">Strong's 1486: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lot -- a lot (for casting)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the East [Gate]</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְרָ֖חָה</span> <span class="translit">(miz·rā·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4217.htm">Strong's 4217: </a> </span><span class="str2">Place of sunrise, the east</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fell</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּפֹּ֧ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip·pōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Shelemiah.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·še·lem·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8018.htm">Strong's 8018: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shelemiah -- 'friend of Yah', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Then lots</span><br /><span class="heb">גּֽוֹרָל֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(gō·w·rā·lō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1486.htm">Strong's 1486: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lot -- a lot (for casting)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were cast</span><br /><span class="heb">הִפִּ֙ילוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(hip·pî·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for his son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנ֜וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zechariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּזְכַרְיָ֨הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·zə·ḵar·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2148.htm">Strong's 2148: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zachariah -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a wise</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשֶׂ֗כֶל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·śe·ḵel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7922.htm">Strong's 7922: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intelligence, success</span><br /><br /><span class="word">counselor,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹעֵ֣ץ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·‘êṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> </span><span class="str2">To advise, to deliberate, resolve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the lot</span><br /><span class="heb">גוֹרָל֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḡō·w·rā·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1486.htm">Strong's 1486: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lot -- a lot (for casting)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the north gate</span><br /><span class="heb">צָפֽוֹנָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·p̄ō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fell to him.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">1 Chronicles 26:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:14 The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:15" /></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>