14. The lot for the east gate fell to Shelemiah. They also cast lots for his son Zechariah, an insightful counselor, and his lot came out for the north gate.
15. Obed-edom’s was the south gate, and his sons’ lot was for the storehouses;
16. it was the west gate and the gate of Shallecheth on the ascending highway for Shuppim and Hosah.There were guards stationed at every watch.
17. There were six Levites each day on the east, four each day on the north, four each day on the south, and two pair at the storehouses.