8. The musicians were appointed to their term of service by means of sacred lots, without regard to whether they were young or old, teacher or student.
9. The first lot fell to Joseph of the Asaph clan and twelve of his sons and relatives.The second lot fell to Gedaliah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
10. The third lot fell to Zaccur and twelve of his sons and relatives.
11. The fourth lot fell to Zeri and twelve of his sons and relatives.
12. The fifth lot fell to Nethaniah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
13. The sixth lot fell to Bukkiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
14. The seventh lot fell to Asarelah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
15. The eighth lot fell to Jeshaiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
16. The ninth lot fell to Mattaniah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
17. The tenth lot fell to Shimei and twelve of his sons and relatives.
18. The eleventh lot fell to Uzziel and twelve of his sons and relatives.
19. The twelfth lot fell to Hashabiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
20. The thirteenth lot fell to Shubael and twelve of his sons and relatives.
21. The fourteenth lot fell to Mattithiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.
22. The fifteenth lot fell to Jerimoth and twelve of his sons and relatives.
23. The sixteenth lot fell to Hananiah and twelve of his sons and relatives.