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1 Chronicles 26:14

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 26:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
1 Chronicles 26:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 26

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons and brethren of Hosah were thirteen.
12Of these were the courses of the doorkeepers, even of the chief men, having offices like their brethren, to minister in the house of Jehovah.
13And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to their fathers` houses, for every gate.
14And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
15To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the store-house.
16To Shuppim and Hosah westward, by the gate of Shallecheth, at the causeway that goeth up, watch against watch.
17Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and for the store-house two and two.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah, etc.] The same with Meshelemiah, (<132601>1 Chronicles 26:1,2,9) he by lot was placed at the eastern gate, called afterwards the gate Shushan, the city Shushan being portrayed upon it f111: then for Zechariah his son (a wise counsellor); and who was his firstborn, (<132602>1 Chronicles 26:2) a man of great parts and learning: for they were not mean persons that were employed in this office, nor was the office a mean one, like that of our porters; but men of considerable rank and figure, and of knowledge and learning, were in it; some of them were judges, (<132629>1 Chronicles 26:29) and their places were places of great trust, they had much treasure…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Shelemiah: Ch1 26:1, Meshelemiah Zechariah: Ch1 26:2 1 Chronicles 26:15”
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