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And they cast lots by fathers' houses, small and great alike, for their gates.

The lot for the east fell to Shelemiah. They cast lots also for his son Zechariah, a shrewd counselor, and his lot came out for the north.

Obed-edom's came out for the south, and to his sons was allotted the gatehouse.

For Shuppim and Hosah it came out for the west, at the gate of Shallecheth on the road that goes up. Watch corresponded to watch.

And for the colonnade on the west there were four at the road and two at the colonnade.

From spoil won in battles they dedicated gifts for the maintenance of the house of the Lord .

Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were appointed to external duties for Israel, as officers and judges.

Of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, 1,700 men of ability, had the oversight of Israel westward of the Jordan for all the work of the Lord and for the service of the king.

King David appointed him and his brothers, 2,700 men of ability, heads of fathers' houses, to have the oversight of the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of the Manassites for everything pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king.

He was a descendant of Perez and was chief of all the commanders. He served for the first month.

The third commander, for the third month, was Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada the chief priest; in his division were 24,000.

Asahel the brother of Joab was fourth, for the fourth month, and his son Zebadiah after him; in his division were 24,000.

The fifth commander, for the fifth month, was Shamhuth the Izrahite; in his division were 24,000.

Sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira, the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; in his division were 24,000.

Seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephraim; in his division were 24,000.

Eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites; in his division were 24,000.

Ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer of Anathoth, a Benjaminite; in his division were 24,000.

Tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai of Netophah, of the Zerahites; in his division were 24,000.

Eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah of Pirathon, of the sons of Ephraim; in his division were 24,000.

Twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel; in his division were 24,000.