1 Chronicles 24 · Grade 3
Divided by Lot
Read the Story
Aaron had four sons. Nadab and Abihu died before their father and had no children. So Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.
David, Zadok, and Ahimelech divided the priests for their service. They made twenty-four groups. They drew lots so the choice was fair, for there were princes of God from both families.
Shemaiah the scribe wrote down the names in front of the king and the princes. Each group would come into Yahweh's house in its turn. The other Levites also cast lots, the oldest and the youngest families alike.
Memory Verse
“Thus they were divided impartially by drawing lots; for there were princes of the sanctuary and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.”
1 Chronicles 24:5 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Which two sons of Aaron served as priests?
How many groups were made?
Why did they draw lots?
Who wrote down the names?
Who else cast lots?
Priests Take Turns
Write what happened in each box.
Word Search
Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.
- ELEAZAR
- ITHAMAR
- LEVITES
- PRIESTS
- HOUSES
- AARON
- ZADOK
- LOTS
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for order and teamwork. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Why is it good to be fair?
- How can you be ready to serve God?
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