8. They drew lots for their assignment of duties, the youngest as well as the oldest, the skilled ⌊musicians⌋ along with the students.
9. The first lot drawn chose Joseph, the son of Asaph.The second chose Gedaliah, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.
10. The third chose Zaccur, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.
11. The fourth chose Izri, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.
12. The fifth chose Nethaniah, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.
13. The sixth chose Bukkiah, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.
14. The seventh chose Jesarelah, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.
15. The eighth chose Jeshaiah, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.
16. The ninth chose Mattaniah, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.
17. The tenth chose Shimei, his sons, and his relatives—12 men.