5. Men were chosen from Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s families by throwing lots. Some men from each family were chosen to be in charge of the Holy Place. And some men from each family were chosen to serve as priests.
6. Shemaiah son of Nethanel was the secretary. He was from the tribe of Levi. Shemaiah recorded the names of those descendants in front of King David and these officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the leaders of the families of the priests and Levites. The work was divided by lots among the families of Eleazar and Ithamar. The following men with their groups were chosen.
7. The first one chosen was Jehoiarib. The second was Jedaiah.
8. The third was Harim. The fourth was Seorim.
9. The fifth was Malkijah. The sixth was Mijamin.
10. The seventh was Hakkoz. The eighth was Abijah.
11. The ninth was Jeshua. The tenth was Shecaniah.