840 B
840 B
divisions
groups
threw lots
"cast lots"
both young and old
This refers to all of the men by describing the extremes. See how you translated a similar phrase in 1 Chronicles 25:8. AT: "all of them, including the young men and the old men" or "men of all ages" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism)
When the lot was cast
This can be stated in active form. AT: "When they cast the lot" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
Zechariah
See how you translated this man's name in 1 Chronicles 26:2. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
a prudent advisor
This is a person who shows good judgment in making decisions.