en_tn/1ch/26/12.md

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.

translationWords

• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/houseofgod
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/lots
• rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/gate