Numbers 8:18

Free Bible Version

I have taken the Levites in place of all the firstborn sons of the Israelites.

Cross References

Genesis 48:14

But when Israel reached out his hands, he crossed them over and placed his right hand on Ephraim the younger son, and placed his left on Manasseh, the firstborn.

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 3:9

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

Numbers 8:17

Every firstborn male in Israel belongs to me, both human and animal. I reserved them for myself at the time when I killed all the firstborn in Egypt.

Numbers 8:19

Of all the Israelites, the Levites are a gift from me to Aaron and his sons to serve the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting, and on their behalf to set them right, so that nothing bad will happen to them when they come to the sanctuary.”