1 Chronicles 26:14
What does 1 Chronicles 26:14 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Chronicles 26:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the care of the door on the east came out for Shelemiah. Then the name of Zechariah his son, a man wise in discussion, came out, and the door on the north was given to him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the lot falleth eastward to Shelemiah; and <FI>for<Fi> Zechariah his son--a counsellor with understanding--they cause to fall lots, and his lot goeth out northward:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the lot of the east fell to Selemias. But to his son Zacharias, a very wise and learned man, the north gate fell by lot.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah; and they cast lots for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, and his lot came out northward;
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