# Connecting Statement:

This continues the list begun in [1 Chronicles 25:9](../25/09.md) of 24 lots that were cast to choose the order in which families would serve.

# the eighth

This refers to the eighth lot. The word "lot" may be supplied here. Alternate translation: "the eighth lot" or "lot number 8" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# Jeshaiah

See how you translated this man's name in [1 Chronicles 25:3](../25/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# twelve persons in number

"12 people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])