New International Version Young and old alike, teacher as well as student, cast lots for their duties. New Living Translation The musicians were appointed to their term of service by means of sacred lots, without regard to whether they were young or old, teacher or student. English Standard Version And they cast lots for their duties, small and great, teacher and pupil alike. Berean Standard Bible They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil. Berean Literal Bible And they cast lots for their duty unto the small as well as the great, the teacher with the pupil. King James Bible And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar. New King James Version And they cast lots for their duty, the small as well as the great, the teacher with the student. New American Standard Bible They cast lots for their duties, all alike, the small as well as the great, the teacher as well as the pupil. NASB 1995 They cast lots for their duties, all alike, the small as well as the great, the teacher as well as the pupil. NASB 1977 And they cast lots for their duties, all alike, the small as well as the great, the teacher as well as the pupil. Legacy Standard Bible They cast lots for their responsibilities, each alongside the other, the small as well as the great, the teacher as well as the pupil. Amplified Bible The musicians cast lots for their duties, everyone alike, the small (younger) as well as the great (older), the teacher as well as the student. Berean Annotated Bible They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil. Christian Standard Bible They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil. Holman Christian Standard Bible They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil. American Standard Version And they cast lots for their offices, all alike, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar. Contemporary English Version David assigned them their duties by asking the LORD what he wanted. Everyone was responsible for something, whether young or old, teacher or student. English Revised Version And they cast lots for their charges, all alike, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar. GOD'S WORD® Translation They drew lots for their assignment of duties, the youngest as well as the oldest, the skilled [musicians] along with the students. Good News Translation To determine the assignment of duties they all drew lots, whether they were young or old, experts or beginners. International Standard Version Their duties, whether significant or insignificant, whether performed by teacher or pupil alike, were assigned by lottery. NET Bible They cast lots to determine their responsibilities--oldest as well as youngest, teacher as well as student. New Heart English Bible And they cast lots, watch with watch, the small as the great, the teacher as the pupil. Webster's Bible Translation And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil. World English Bible They cast lots for their offices, all alike, the small as well as the great, the teacher as well as the student. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they cause lots to fall, charge next to [charge], the small as well as the great, the intelligent with the learner. Berean Literal Bible And they cast lots for their duty unto the small as well as the great, the teacher with the pupil. Young's Literal Translation And they cause to fall lots -- charge over-against charge, as well the small as the great, the intelligent with the learner. Smith's Literal Translation And they will cast lots from the watches near, as the small so the great, he understanding with him taught. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they cast lots by their courses, the elder equally with the younger, the learned and the unlearned together. Catholic Public Domain Version And they cast lots in their turns, the elder equally with the younger, the learned together with the unlearned. New American Bible They cast lots for their functions equally, young and old, master and pupil alike. New Revised Standard Version And they cast lots for their duties, small and great, teacher and pupil alike. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they cast lots for their courses, as well the younger as the elder, the pupil as the teacher. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The younger like the elder was considered, the pupil like the Teacher. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they cast lots ward against [ward], as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they also cast lots for the daily courses, for the great and the small of them, of the perfect ones and the learners. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Twenty-Four Divisions of Musicians…7Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288. 8They cast lots for their duties, young and old alike, teacher as well as pupil. 9The first lot, which was for Asaph, fell to Joseph, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all; the second to Gedaliah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;… Cross References They cast lots for their duties 1 Chronicles 24:5 Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. Acts 1:26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles. Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. young and old alike Psalm 148:12-13 young men and maidens, old and young together. / Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. Exodus 10:9 “We will go with our young and old,” Moses replied. “We will go with our sons and daughters, and with our flocks and herds, for we must hold a feast to the LORD.” Joel 2:16 Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the aged, gather the children, even those nursing at the breast. Let the bridegroom leave his room, and the bride her chamber. teacher as well as pupil Matthew 10:24-25 A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. / It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household! Luke 6:40 A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. 1 Samuel 16:18 One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.” 2 Chronicles 29:25-30 Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. … 1 Chronicles 23:5 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” 1 Chronicles 6:31-32 These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them. 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud 1 Chronicles 15:16-22 David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; / and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. … 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” / The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. Treasury of Scripture And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the teacher as the scholar. 1 Chronicles 23:5 Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith. Jump to Previous Alike Cast Cause Chances Charge Duties Equal Fall Great Intelligent Lots Offices Over-Against Pupil Scholar Selection Small Special Student Teacher Ward Work YoungJump to Next Alike Cast Cause Chances Charge Duties Equal Fall Great Intelligent Lots Offices Over-Against Pupil Scholar Selection Small Special Student Teacher Ward Work Young1 Chronicles 25 1. The number and offices of the singers8. Their division by lot into twenty-four orders They cast lots for their duties, The musicians assigned to temple service were organized by lot so that each family and division received its duty without favoritism. The outcome was accepted as God’s direction for the orderly worship established under David. 1Ch 24:5 Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers… young and old alike, Age and standing did not determine the assignment. Experienced musicians served alongside younger members of the guilds, preserving instruction and continuity in the ministry of music. Psa 148:12-13 young men and maidens, old and young together.… teacher as well as pupil. Leaders and trainees alike were subject to the same ordering of service. Those skilled in music and those still learning shared responsibility in the worship of the Lord. Mat 10:24-25 A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe king of Israel who organized the Levitical musicians into divisions for temple service. 2. Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun Leaders of the musical families appointed by David to prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals. 3. Levites Members of the tribe of Levi, specifically chosen for religious duties, including music in the temple. 4. Casting Lots A method used in ancient Israel to make decisions, believed to reflect God's will. 5. Temple Service The organized worship and rituals conducted in the temple, including music as a form of prophecy and worship. Teaching Points Divine Order in WorshipThe casting of lots for musical duties underscores the importance of divine order and guidance in worship practices. Inclusivity in Service The inclusion of both young and old, teacher and pupil, highlights the value of all ages and stages in serving God. Role of Music in Worship Music is not just an art form but a prophetic and spiritual act that can convey God's message and inspire worship. Mentorship and Growth The pairing of teachers and pupils in service emphasizes the importance of mentorship and the growth of spiritual gifts. Trust in God's Sovereignty The use of lots reflects a trust in God's sovereignty over decisions, encouraging believers to seek His will in all aspects of life. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 25:8?2. How does 1 Chronicles 25:8 emphasize the importance of fairness in ministry roles? 3. What can we learn about God's order from the casting of lots here? 4. How does this verse connect to the theme of divine selection in Acts 1:26? 5. In what ways can we apply the principle of impartiality in our church today? 6. How does the casting of lots in 1 Chronicles 25:8 reflect God's sovereignty? 7. What is the significance of casting lots in 1 Chronicles 25:8 for temple musicians? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 25:8 reflect God's sovereignty in choosing temple roles? 9. Why were both young and old included in the casting of lots in 1 Chronicles 25:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 25? (8) And they cast lots, ward against ward.--Rather, And they cast lots of charge, that is, for determining the order in which each of the twenty-four guilds, or classes, should take charge of the services. (Comp, the LXX., ??????? ?????????, "lots of courses;" and see Luke 1:6.) Some Hebrew MSS. and the Targum repeat the word "ward" (mishmereth, "charge"), whence the reading of the Authorised Version. The ancient versions omit the word altogether. As well the small as the great.--Heb., exactly as the small (or, the younger), so the great (or, the elder). (Comp. the Vulg., "ex aequo tam major quam minor.") But perhaps leummath is here used absolutely: "They cast lots in like manner" (1Chronicles 24:31). The senior houses, or guilds, had no advantage over the juniors, the order of rotation being decided by lot. (Comp. 1Chronicles 24:31.) The teacher as the scholar.--Literally, cunning (1Chronicles 25:7) with learner. According to 1Chronicles 23:5, the whole number of Levites appointed for the service of song was 4,000. These were all included in the twenty-four classes, 288 of them being "cunning" men, that is, masters in their art, and the remaining 3,712 forming the rank and file of the choirs under the training of the proficients. The Aramaic word talmid (scholar) occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament. It is the term used of the disciples of the Rabbis in the Talmud, and is the exact equivalent of the New Testament word, ???????. . . . Verse 8. - This verse should be translated, And they cast lots of attendance, small and great equally, teacher with scholar. The Septuagint translates גורָלות מִשִׁמֶרֶת by the words κλήρους ἐφημεριῶν. 1 Chronicles 25:8 illustrates divinely directed order, impartiality, and unity in worship. Lots placed every singer—regardless of age or status—exactly where God wanted. The result is a community where gifts are valued, service is shared, and every generation praises the Lord together.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They castוַיַּפִּ֜ילוּ (way·yap·pî·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie lots גּוֹרָל֣וֹת (gō·w·rā·lō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting) for their duties, מִשְׁמֶ֗רֶת (miš·me·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4931: A guard, watch, charge, function young כַּקָּטֹ֣ן (kaq·qā·ṭōn) Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant and old alike, כַּגָּד֔וֹל (kag·gā·ḏō·wl) Preposition-k, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent teacher מֵבִ֖ין (mê·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand as עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with well as pupil. תַּלְמִֽיד׃ (tal·mîḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8527: A scholar Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 25:8 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 25:8 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 25:8 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 25:8 NIV |
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