Luke 1:9
According to the custom of the priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
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English Standard Version
according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
New International Version
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
Catholic Public Domain Version
according to the custom of the priesthood, the lot fell so that he would offer incense, entering into the temple of the Lord