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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.
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The first lot fell to Joseph of the Asaph clan and twelve of his sons and relatives. The second lot fell to Gedaliah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
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The third lot fell to Zaccur and twelve of his sons and relatives.
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The fourth lot fell to Zeri and twelve of his sons and relatives.
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The fifth lot fell to Nethaniah and twelve of his sons and relatives.