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As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike.

Together with their relatives, who were all trained and skillful in the songs of the LORD, they numbered 288.

The 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;

…the third to Zaccur, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the fourth to Izri, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the fifth to Nethaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the sixth to Bukkiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the seventh to Jesarelah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the eighth to Jeshaiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the ninth to Mattaniah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the tenth to Shimei, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the eleventh to Azarel, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the twelfth to Hashabiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the thirteenth to Shubael, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the fourteenth to Mattithiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the fifteenth to Jeremoth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the sixteenth to Hananiah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the eighteenth to Hanani, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the nineteenth to Mallothi, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the twenty-first to Hothir, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the twenty-second to Giddalti, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;

…and the twenty-fourth to Romamti-ezer, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all.

Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.

All these were descendants of Obed-edom; they and their sons and brothers were capable men with strength to do the work—62 in all from Obed-edom.

Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all.

Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and brothers of Hosah numbered 13 in all.

These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did.

…the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son.

This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders.

Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers.

From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.

Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and for the affairs of the king.

The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division.

…over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;

Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it,

…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.

…that this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers. Each of you must return home, for this is My doing.’” So they listened to the words of the LORD and turned back from going against Jeroboam.

Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, intending to make him king.

For every dispute that comes before you from your brothers who dwell in their cities—whether it regards bloodshed or some other violation of law, commandments, statutes, or ordinances—you are to warn them, so that they will not incur guilt before the LORD and wrath will not come upon you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not incur guilt.

Jehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.

When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel.

…but you have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and have caused Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, just as the house of Ahab prostituted itself. You have also killed your brothers, your father’s family, who were better than you.

So while Jehu was executing judgment on the house of Ahab, he found the rulers of Judah and the sons of Ahaziah’s brothers who were serving Ahaziah, and he killed them.

Then the Israelites took 200,000 captives from their kinsmen—women, sons, and daughters. They also carried off a great deal of plunder and brought it to Samaria.