13 They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. 14 The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. 15 The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons.
1 Chronicles 26:13–15
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