10. Hosah the Merarite had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him the first),
11. Hilkiah the second, Tabaliah the third and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and relatives of Hosah were 13 in all.
12. These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their leaders, had duties for ministering in the temple of the Lord, just as their relatives had.
13. Lots were cast for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.
14. The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him.