These likewise cast lots even as their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the heads of the fathers' houses of the priests and Levites; the principal fathers did even as their younger brethren.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Over-against, in imitation of the priests, (Calmet) being likewise divided into twenty-four classes. (Tirinus)
Both Hebrew, "the principal fathers over-against their younger brethren. "All the rest is omitted. Lots decided the place and functions both of father and children. (Haydock)