1 Chronicles 24:5

1Ch 24:5 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.

Ver. 5. Thus were they divided by lot. ] To take away all cause of contention or complaint.

One sort with another. ] Promiscuously, pell mell.

And governors of the house of God. ] Heb., Governors, or princes of God; antistites scilicet rerum sacrarum. a These were called chief priests - of such we read often in the gospel - and ruled over other priests of their own order; but were subject to the high priest.

a Hi erant veluti Ephori et εργοδιωκται .