Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar. (1 Chronicles 24:5)
The two types of governors here mentioned denoted religious functionaries of the highest order—chief priests. The terms may be practically synonymous, or the latter may denote high priests. Both houses had provided religious leaders of the first rank. Now the assignments were determined by lot in order that no preference might be shown to either side.
One sort with another.
Literally, “these with these.” The purpose was to determine the question of precedence in the order of ministration (v. 19) in which the priests were to serve (see Luke 1:5, 8, 9).