Thus were they divided by lot, one group as another; for the officials of the sanctuary, and officials of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Of God, great. Elohim also signifies "judges "and we might translate, "princes of the judges. "(Grotius) (Du Hamel)
These men occupied the first dignities of the priesthood, and of the judicature, or they were princes in all sacred affairs. (Calmet)
They were to offer sacrifice, and to enjoy spiritual jurisdiction, in the house of God. (Worthington)
As their claims were therefore equal, the decision was left to lots. (Menochius)
It would have been otherwise difficult for all to be satisfied. See Josue vii. 14. (Calmet)
