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1 Chronicles 26:14-18

14 The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.

15 The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-Edom, and the lot for the storehouse fell to his sons.

16 The lots for the West Gate and the Shalleketh Gate on the upper road fell to Shuppim and Hosah.
Guard was alongside of guard:

17 There were six Levites a day on the east, four a day on the north, four a day on the south and two at a time at the storehouse.

18 As for the court to the west, there were four at the road and two at the court itself.

Cross References for 1 Chronicles 26:14-18

1 Chronicles 9:21 - Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:21 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:21

1 Chronicles 26:9 - Meshelemiah had sons and relatives, who were able men—18 in all. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 26:9 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 26:9

2 Chronicles 31:14 - Kore son of Imnah the Levite, keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 31:14 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 31:14

Ezra 8:16 - So I summoned Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah and Meshul... Click to read the verse Ezra 8:16 Click to read the verse Ezra 8:16