Numbers 8:16

Free Bible Version

The Levites have been completely given over to me by the Israelites. I have accepted them as mine in place of all the firstborn sons of the Israelites.

Cross References

Exodus 13:2

“Every firstborn male is to be dedicated to me. The firstborn from every Israelite family belongs to me, and also every firstborn animal.”

Numbers 3:12

“I've taken the Levites from the Israelites in place of every one of their firstborn. The Levites belong to me

Numbers 3:13

because all the firstborn are mine. When I killed every firstborn in Egypt I set apart as holy to me all the firstborn of Israel, human and animal. They are mine. I am the Lord.”

Numbers 3:45

“You are to take the Levites in place of all the firstborn children of Israel, and the livestock of the Levites in place of their livestock, because the Levites belong to me. I am the Lord.

Numbers 3:6

“Gather the tribe of Levi together and present them to Aaron the priest to help him with the ministry.

Numbers 3:9

The Levites are to work exclusively for Aaron and his sons because this is their assignment among the Israelites.