# 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 sixteenth

This refers to the sixteenth lot. The word "lot" may be supplied here. Alternate translation: "the sixteenth lot" or "lot number 16" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis]])

# Hananiah

See how you translated the name of this man in [1 Chronicles 25:4](../25/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])

# twelve persons in number

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