I Chronicles 24 (NIV)

Summary:

Key: [] = Mother
         + = Firstborn Son
         * = Son
        d  = Daughter
        w = Wife

The Division of Priests
Verses 1-19

Aaron -> Nadab*, Abihu*, Eleazar*, Ithamar*:  the first two died before Aaron did, and they had no sons.  Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. 

King David was aided by Zadok, a descendant of Eleazar, and Ahimelech, a descendant of Ithamar.  David separated the priests into divisions for their appointed order of ministering.  There were 16 heads of the families of Eleazar and 8 heads of the families of Ithamar.  Lots were cast for the fair division of the priests, because there were officials of the sanctuary and officials of God among both groups.

Shemaiah son of Nethanel, the Levite, was the scribe.  He recorded the priests' names, in the presence of the king and his officials:  Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of the families of the Levite priests.  They cast lots for Eleazar, then Ithamar:

1st lot - Jehoiarib                                        13th - Huppah
2nd - Jedaiah                                              14th - Jeshebeab
3rd - Harim                                                15th - Bilgah
4th - Seorim                                               16th - Immer
5th - Malkijah                                             17th - Hezir
6th - Mijamin  (sounds Jamaican)                18th - Happizzez (my favorite name)
7th - Hakkoz                                              19th - Pethaniah
8th - Abijah                                                20th - Jehezkel
9th - Jeshua                                                21st - Jakin
10th - Shecaniah                                         22nd - Gamul
11th - Eliashib                                             23rd - Delaiah
12th - Jakim                                                24th - Maaziah

This is the appointed order of ministering when the priests enter the Lord's temple, according to the regulations appointed by Aaron, as God had commanded him.

The Rest of the Levites
Verses 20-31

Levi -> Amram* -> Shubael* -> Jehdeiah*
       -> Rehabiah* -> Isshiah+
       -> the Izharites -> Shelemoth -> Jahath*
       -> Hebron* -> Jeriah+, Amariah*, Jahaziel*, Jekameam* (my 2nd favorite name)
       -> Uzziel* -> Micah* -> Shamir*
                        -> Isshiah* -> Zechariah*
       -> Merari* ->  Mahli*, Mushi*, Jaaziah* -> Beno*, Shoham*, Zaccur*, Ibri*
                               Mahli -> Eleazar* (no sons)
                               Mushi -> Mahli*, Eder*, Jerimoth*
       -> Kish* -> Jerahmeel*

They also cast lots in front of David and his officials.  The families of the oldest brothers were treated the same as those of the youngest.

Lori's Thoughts:

Imagine being told that you will be chosen for a specific work for God.

In my life, I've seen how important it is to everyone to be chosen for something.  To feel unique, to be able to do that thing that no one else can.  We want to be noticed for our physical or artistic abilities in a game or performance.  We want to be chosen for our intellect or beauty as valedictorian or prom royalty.  I want to be chosen as a wife. 

Despite our selfish desires to matter, to be significant, God tells us that if we humble ourselves in service to Him, He will choose us for work, positions of authority, and opportunities for adventure greater than we could have imagined for ourselves.

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up."  (James 4:10)

God wants you, with your unique abilities to serve Him.  Do that, and you will be showered with love, joy, true friendships...  These are a few of the things you'll receive if you let Him use you for His will.

"...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."  (Galatians 5:22-23a)