10. Hosah belonged to the family line of Merari. Hosah's first son was Shimri. But Shimri wasn't the oldest son. His father had made him the first.
11. Hilkiah was Hosah's second son. Tabaliah was the third. Zechariah was the fourth. The total number of Hosah's sons and relatives was 13.
12. Those groups of men guarded the gates. They worked under their chief men. They served at the Lord's temple, just as their relatives had served.
13. Lots were cast for each gate, family by family. Young and old alike were chosen.
14. The lot that was drawn out for the East Gate was for Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah. He gave wise advice. The lot that was drawn out for the North Gate was for him.