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14 The lot for the eastern gate[a] fell to Shelemiah. They also cast lots for his son Zechariah, who was a wise counselor, and his lot indicated the northern gate.[b] 15 Obed-edom’s lot indicated the south gate,[c] and his sons were also allotted responsibility for the storehouse. 16 For Shuppim and Hosah the lot indicated the west at the gate of Shallecheth on the ascending road.

Each guard corresponding to each guard,

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  1. 1 Chronicles 26:14 The Heb. lacks gate
  2. 1 Chronicles 26:14 The Heb. lacks gate
  3. 1 Chronicles 26:15 The Heb. lacks gate

14 The lot for the East Gate(A) fell to Shelemiah.[a] Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah,(B) a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. 15 The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-Edom,(C) and the lot for the storehouse fell to his sons. 16 The lots for the West Gate and the Shalleketh Gate on the upper road fell to Shuppim and Hosah.

Guard was alongside of guard:

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  1. 1 Chronicles 26:14 A variant of Meshelemiah