1 Chronicles 24: Priests Take Turns

The priests from Aaron's sons Eleazar and Ithamar were divided into twenty-four groups by drawing lots, so each group knew its turn to serve in God's house. The rest of the Levites also cast lots, the older and younger families alike.

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¹ These were the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children; therefore Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ David, with Zadok of the sons of Eleazar and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, divided them according to their ordering in their service.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ There were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and they were divided like this: of the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen, heads of fathers’ houses; and of the sons of Ithamar, according to their fathers’ houses, eight.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ Shemaiah the son of Nethanel the scribe, who was of the Levites, wrote them in the presence of the king, the princes, Zadok the priest, Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and the heads of the fathers’ households of the priests and of the Levites; one fathers’ house being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ Now the first lot came out to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ the fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ the seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ the ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² the eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ the twenty-first to Jachin, the twenty-second to Gamul,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ the twenty-third to Delaiah, and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ This was their ordering in their service, to come into Yahweh’s house according to the ordinance given to them by Aaron their father, as Yahweh, the God of Israel, had commanded him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ Of the rest of the sons of Levi: of the sons of Amram, Shubael; of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ Of Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, Isshiah the chief.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² Of the Izharites, Shelomoth; of the sons of Shelomoth, Jahath.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ The sons of Uzziel: Micah; of the sons of Micah, Shamir.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ The brother of Micah: Isshiah; of the sons of Isshiah, Zechariah.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ The sons of Merari by Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁸ Of Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁹ Of Kish, the son of Kish: Jerahmeel.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁰ The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers’ houses.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³¹ These likewise cast lots even as their brothers the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the fathers’ households of the priests and of the Levites, the fathers’ households of the chief even as those of his younger brother.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Take Turns

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Bible Verse

“These were the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.”

1 Chronicles 24:1 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

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Read the verse aloud. Say: The priests took turns to serve God. We can take turns and share too.

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A Fair Plan for Service

Name Date

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Chapter 24 sets the priests, the sons of Aaron, in order. Nadab and Abihu died before their father and had no children. So Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. Eleazar's family had more chief men. So it had sixteen groups, and Ithamar's had eight.

They were divided fairly by drawing lots. Both families had princes of God (24:5). Shemaiah the scribe wrote the names down before the king, the princes, Zadok, and Ahimelech.

Each of the twenty-four groups had its turn to come into Yahweh's house. The rest of the Levites also cast lots in front of King David. The family of the chief was treated the same as the family of the youngest.

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How many groups did Eleazar's family have?
How many groups did Ithamar's family have?
How were the priests divided?
Who wrote the names down?
How was the chief's family treated?

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lotsAaronZadokEleazarGod

Chapter 24 sets the priests, the sons of , in order.
So and Ithamar served as priests.
They were divided fairly by drawing .
Both families had princes of (24:5).
Shemaiah the scribe wrote the names down before the king, the princes, , and Ahimelech.

Think About It

Drawing lots made sure no family was favored. How can you be fair and not play favorites?
Every group had a turn to serve. How can you be ready when it is your turn to serve God?

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)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for order and teamwork. Help me . Amen.

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How can you do a job well even when it is not the one you wanted?
How does Luke 1:5 in the New Testament connect to this chapter?

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1 Chronicles 24 · Grade 5

Every Family Serves

Name Date

Read and Think

Chapter 24 lists twenty-four divisions of priests from the sons of Aaron. Because Nadab and Abihu had died with no children, the priesthood came through Eleazar and Ithamar. Eleazar's line had more chief men, so it received sixteen divisions to Ithamar's eight. Zadok represented Eleazar's family, and Ahimelech represented Ithamar's.

The divisions were assigned impartially by lot. Both families had princes of the sanctuary and princes of God, so no one could claim the best turns by rank. Shemaiah the scribe recorded every name in front of the king and leaders. This order lasted for centuries; in the New Testament, Zechariah served in the division of Abijah, the eighth group (Luke 1:5).

The chapter closes with the remaining Levites casting lots in the same way. The fathers' households of the chief were treated even as those of his younger brother (24:31). In God's house, rank did not decide who served when. Each family took its turn before Yahweh.

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Why did the priesthood come through Eleazar and Ithamar?
Who represented Eleazar's family?
Why were lots used?
Which division did Zechariah serve in?
What did not decide who served when?

Crossword

Across

Who was of the ____
Therefore ____ and Ithamar served as priests

Down

And of the sons of ____
These were the divisions of the sons of ____
Thus they were divided impartially by drawing ____

Think About It

Zechariah was serving in his turn when the angel came to him. How can faithful, ordinary service prepare you for what God will do?
The youngest family was treated the same as the chief's. How can you treat others equally in your church?

Memory Verse

“These likewise cast lots even as their brothers the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the fathers’ households of the priests and of the Levites, the fathers’ households of the chief even as those of his younger brother.”

1 Chronicles 24:31 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for order and teamwork. Help me . Amen.

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For families: talk about these together.

How can you treat everyone equally?
How can ordinary service prepare you for God's work?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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