Numbers 3:45

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“The Levites will belong to me and will take the place of the firstborn sons; their livestock will take the place of the Israelites' firstborn livestock.

Cross References

Exodus 34:20

You can save the life of a firstborn donkey by sacrificing a lamb; if you don't, you must break the donkey's neck. You must save every firstborn son. Bring an offering every time you come to worship.

Malachi 2:4

I am telling you this, so I can continue to keep my agreement with your ancestor Levi.

Numbers 18:6

I alone chose the Levites from all the other tribes to belong to me, and I have given them to you as your helpers.

Numbers 3:44

Then the LORD said,

Numbers 8:16

They are mine and will take the place of the firstborn Israelite sons.