| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 13 Lots were cast for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. | 13 Lots were cast for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. |
| 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. | 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. | 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: | 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. | 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. | 18 As for the court to the west, there were four at the road and two at the court itself. |
| 19 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari. | 19 These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari. |
| 20 Their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries for the dedicated things. | 20 Their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries for the dedicated things. |
| 21 The descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and who were heads of families belonging to Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, | 21 The descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and who were heads of families belonging to Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, |
| 22 the sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the temple of the LORD. | 22 the sons of Jehieli, Zetham and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the temple of the LORD. |
| 23 From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites and the Uzzielites: | 23 From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites and the Uzzielites: |
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