1 Chronicles 24:8

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 24:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,

1 Chronicles 24:8 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

5Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.

6And Shemaiah the son of Nethanel the scribe, who was of the Levites, wrote them in the presence of the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and the heads of the fathers` [houses] of the priests and of the Levites; one fathers` house being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar.

7Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,

8the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,

9the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

10the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,

11the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,

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What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge

R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work

“Harim: Ezr 2:39, Ezr 10:21; Neh 7:35, Neh 12:15 1 Chronicles 24:9”

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Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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Last text and source check: 20 August 2026