1 Chronicles 24:18

1 Chronicles 24:18 Meaning and Explanation

The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.

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The last two courses fell to Delaiah and Maaziah, completing the twenty-four divisions.

What Does 1 Chronicles 24:18 Mean?

With the twenty-third lot to Delaiah and the twenty-fourth to Maaziah, the full count of priestly courses is complete. Twenty-four households now stand ready, each with its appointed turn through the year.

The finished list is a picture of order brought to the worship of God. What began as four sons of Aaron has become a whole company of servants, organized so that praise and sacrifice never cease. So God takes a small beginning and multiplies it into a ministry that endures.

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What does 1 Chronicles 24:18 mean?

The last two courses fell to Delaiah and Maaziah, completing the twenty-four divisions.

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