14. The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counsellor, 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 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.
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.
21. The descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and who were heads of families belonging to Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,