# Connecting Statement:
This continues the list begun in [1 Chronicles 25:9](../25/09.md) of 24 lots that were cast to choose the order in which families would serve.
# the twenty-first
This refers to the twenty-first lot. The word "lot" may be supplied here. Alternate translation: "the twenty-first lot" or "lot number 21" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-ordinal]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis]])
# Hothir
Translate the name of this man as you did in [1 Chronicles 25:4](../25/04.md).
# twelve persons in number
"12 people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-numbers]])