# 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 twenty-first

This refers to the twenty-first lot. The word "lot" may be supplied here. Alternate translation: "the twenty-first lot" or "lot number 21" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# Hothir

Translate the name of this man as you did in [1 Chronicles 25:4](../25/04.md).

# twelve persons in number

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