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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

The lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

King James Version (KJV)

And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a discreet counsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the care of the door on the east came out for Shelemiah. Then the name of Zechariah his son, a man wise in discussion, came out, and the door on the north was given to him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y cayó la suerte al oriente á Selemía. Y á Zachârías su hijo, consejero entendido, metieron en las suertes: y salió la suerte suya al norte.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La responsabilidad de la puerta del este recayó en Selemías y su grupo; la de la puerta del norte, en su hijo Zacarías, varón de extraordinaria sabiduría; la de la puerta del sur, en Obed Edom y su grupo (sus hijos quedaron a cargo de los almacenes de mercancías);

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