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](../25/06.md). 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](./01.md). (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]]