And David divided them into divisions among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Into 24 courses, like the priests, that each class might serve twice a year for a whole week, chap. xxiv. 31. (Tirinus)
God had already made choice of the posterity of Levi; and David, with the princes, Sadoc, disposed of them by lots, (chap. xxiv. 6.) to serve in the tabernacle, and in the future temple. (Worthington)