1 Chronicles 24

Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Here's how the lineage of Aaron's sons is divided: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office.

Sadly, Nadab and Abihu passed away before their father, leaving no offspring. Thus, their brothers Eleazar and Ithamar took on the priestly duties.

And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service.

David, with a fair and understanding heart, divided them, with Zadok from Eleazar's lineage and Ahimelech, Ithamar's descendant, according to their appointed duties in their service.

And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar, and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers.

More leaders were found in Eleazar's lineage than in Ithamar's, so they were divided accordingly. Sixteen patriarchs hailed from Eleazar's family, while Ithamar's family produced eight.

Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.

They were chosen by chance, each group equal to the other. The leaders of the sacred place and God's house were from Eleazar's and Ithamar's families.

And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar.

Shemaiah, Nethaneel's son and a Levite scribe, passionately penned the words in the presence of the king, the nobles, Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech, Abiathar's son. All the leading priests and Levites watched as he carefully assigned one leading family to Eleazar and another to Ithamar.

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

The first opportunity fell to Jehoiarib, while the second chance was given to Jedaiah.

The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,

The third was gifted to Harim, while the fourth was bestowed upon Seorim.

The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,

The fifth spot was given with love to Malchijah, while the sixth was handed with respect to Mijamin.

The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,

The seventh spot was given with love to Hakkoz, while the eighth, with a sense of hope, was bestowed upon Abijah.

The ninth to Jeshuah, the tenth to Shecaniah,

The ninth blessing was bestowed upon Jeshuah, filled with joy and gratitude. The tenth, with a sense of solemnity and reverence, was given to Shecaniah.

The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim,

Eliashib was chosen for the eleventh spot, while Jakim was appointed to the twelfth.

The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,

The thirteenth was given to Huppah, filled with a sense of honor. The fourteenth, bestowed upon Jeshebeab, was received with humble gratitude.

The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,

Bilgah was graced with the fifteenth blessing, while Immer was touched with the sixteenth.

The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses,

The seventeenth spot was given with love to Hezir, while the eighteenth was bestowed with respect to Aphses.

The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,

The nineteenth spot was given to Pethahiah, filled with gratitude, while the twentieth was bestowed upon Jehezekel, brimming with anticipation.

The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,

The 21st was given to Jachin with a sense of honor and reverence, while the 22nd was bestowed upon Gamul, filled with anticipation and respect.

The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.

The 23rd was given to Delaiah with love, and the 24th was bestowed upon Maaziah with joy.

These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the LORD, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him.

These were their roles in serving the Lord's house, following the traditions set by their forefather Aaron, as directed by the Lord God of Israel.

And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.

The remaining descendants of Levi included: From Amram's lineage came Shubael, and from Shubael's line, Jehdeiah was born.

Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah.

Speaking of Rehabiah, his firstborn son was named Isshiah.

Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.

From the Izharite lineage came Shelomoth, and from Shelomoth's offspring emerged Jahath.

And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.

Hebron's sons were four; first came Jeriah, followed by Amariah, then Jahaziel, and lastly, Jekameam.

Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir.

From Uzziel's lineage came Michah, and from Michah's bloodline, emerged Shamir.

The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah.

Michah's sibling was Isshiah, and from Isshiah's lineage came Zechariah.

The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.

Mahli and Mushi were the cherished sons of Merari, while Jaaziah was blessed with a son named Beno.

The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.

Jaaziah's sons from the Merari lineage were Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri, each carrying a piece of their father's legacy.

Of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons.

From Mahli, Eleazar was born, a man who sadly had no sons.

Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel.

About Kish: Jerahmeel was the beloved son born to Kish.

The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.

Mushi's sons were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. They were the descendants of the Levites, carrying the legacy of their forefathers.

These likewise cast lots over against their brethren 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 brethren.

In the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the head priests and Levites, they too drew lots, just like their brothers, the sons of Aaron. This was done in a fair manner, even between the elder and younger siblings.