1 Chronicles 24:5

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Thus were they divided impartially by drawing lots; for there were princes of the sanctuary, and princes of God, both of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.

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The Kingdom of David and SolomonThe united kingdom of Israel at its height under kings David and Solomon.

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The Holy Place was the inner room of Israel’s tabernacle, and later the temple, where priests performed regular duties before the Lord. In this passage, priestly families are assigned by lot because both descendants of Eleazar and Ithamar shared responsibility for sacred service.

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1 Chronicles 24:5 mentions Holy Place.