24:5a Thus they were divided by lot,

They used lots to decide who should be in which group.
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They chose in a way that was fair to every group. (Easy English Bible)

24:5b for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God

There were temple officials and priests, (Translation for Translators)
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Some of the men were chosen to be in charge of the Holy Place. And other men were chosen to serve as priests ⌊in the Holy Place⌋ .

24:5c among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants.

in both clans, the one of Eleazar and of Ithamar.
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All these men were from the families of Eleazar and Ithamar. (English Easy-to-Read Version)

24:5a–c (combined)

Among the descendants of both clans Eleazar and Ithamar were Temple officials and spiritual leaders. Therefore, ⌊in order to make it fair for everyone⌋ the assignments were made by drawing lots.

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