1 Chronicles 13:2

13:2 David said to the whole Israelite assembly, “If you so desire and the Lord our God approves, 1  let’s spread the word 2  to our brothers who remain in all the regions of Israel, and to the priests and Levites in their cities, 3  so they may join us.

1 Chronicles 24:31

24:31 Just like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the Levites. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with the those of the youngest. 4 

1 Chronicles 28:21

28:21 Here are the divisions of the priests and Levites who will perform all the service of God’s temple. All the willing and skilled men are ready to assist you in all the work and perform their service. 5  The officials and all the people are ready to follow your instructions.” 6 

1 tn Heb “If to you [it is] good and from the Lord our God.”

2 tn Heb “let us spread and let us send.” The words “the word” are supplied in the translation for clarification.

3 tn Heb “in the cities of their pasturelands.”

4 tn Heb “the fathers [i.e., families] of the head [i.e., oldest] just like his youngest brother.”

5 tn Heb “and with you in all work, for every willing [one] in skill for all service.”

6 tn Heb “and the officials and all the people to all your words.”