Deuteronomy 10:8

God's Word

At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the Lord’s promise, to stand in the Lord’s presence when they serve him as priests, and to praise his name, as they still do today.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:6

The priests brought the ark of the Lord’s promise to its place in the inner room of the temple (the most holy place) under the wings of the angels.

1 Chronicles 15:2

Then David insisted that only the Levites carry God’s ark because the Lord had chosen them to carry his ark and to serve him forever.

1 Chronicles 15:26

Because God helped the Levites who carried the ark of the Lord’s promise, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams.

1 Chronicles 23:13

Amram’s sons were Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his sons were forever designated to dedicate the most holy things ⌞to God⌟, to offer sacrifices to the Lord, to serve him, and always give the blessing in his name.

1 Chronicles 23:26

The Levites will no longer have to carry the tent and all the utensils used in worship.”

2 Chronicles 29:11

Don’t be negligent, my sons. The Lord has chosen you to stand in front of him, serve him, be his servants, and burn sacrifices.”

2 Chronicles 30:27

Then the Levitical priests blessed the people. Their voices were heard, and their prayers went to God’s holy place in heaven.

Psalm 134:1

Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, all who stand in the house of the Lord night after night.

Psalm 134:2

Lift your hands toward the holy place, and praise the Lord.

Psalm 135:2

who are standing in the house of the Lord, in the courtyards of the house of our God.

Jeremiah 15:19

This is what the Lord says: If you will return, I will take you back. If you will speak what is worthwhile and not what is worthless, you will stand in my presence. The people will return to you, but you will not return to them.

Ezekiel 44:11

They could have served in my holy place. They could have guarded the gates of the temple. They could have served in the temple by slaughtering the animals for the burnt offerings and the sacrifices for the people. They could have stood in front of the people and served them.

Ezekiel 44:15

“ ‘But the priests who are Levites and descendants of Zadok took care of my holy place when the Israelites wandered away from me. They may come near me and serve me, and they may stand in my presence. They may bring fat and blood to me, declares the Almighty Lord.

Leviticus 8:9

He put the turban on him and fastened the gold medallion (the holy crown) to the front of the turban as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Leviticus 9:22

Then Aaron raised his hands toward the people and blessed them. He sacrificed the offering for sin, the burnt offering, and the fellowship offering. Then he came down ⌞from the altar⌟.

Numbers 3:31

They were in charge of the ark, the table, the lamp stand, the altars, the utensils used in the holy place, and the screen. They took care of all these things.

Numbers 3:6

“Bring the tribe of Levi, and have them stand in front of the priest Aaron to assist him.

Numbers 4:15

“When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy things and the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites will come to carry all the holy articles. They must never touch the holy things, or they will die. The Kohathites will carry all the things from the tent of meeting.

John 15:16

You didn’t choose me, but I chose you. I have appointed you to go, to produce fruit that will last, and to ask the Father in my name to give you whatever you ask for.

Acts 13:2

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me. I want them to do the work for which I called them.”

Romans 1:1

From Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle and appointed to spread the Good News of God.

Romans 12:7

If your gift is serving, then devote yourself to serving. If it is teaching, devote yourself to teaching.

2 Corinthians 6:17

The Lord says, “Get away from unbelievers. Separate yourselves from them. Have nothing to do with anything unclean. Then I will welcome you.”

Galatians 1:15

But God, who appointed me before I was born and who called me by his kindness, was pleased

Deuteronomy 17:12

If anyone deliberately disobeys the priest (who serves the Lord your God) or the judge, that person must die. You must get rid of this evil in Israel.

Deuteronomy 18:5

Out of all your tribes, the Lord your God has chosen the Levites and their descendants to do the work of serving in the name of the Lord forever.

Deuteronomy 21:3

When it has been determined which city is nearest the body, the leaders from that city must choose a heifer that has never been put to work and never worn a yoke.

Deuteronomy 21:5

The priests, the descendants of Levi, must come forward. The Lord your God has chosen them to serve him as priests and to bless people in the Lord’s name. Their decision is final in all cases involving a disagreement or an assault.

Deuteronomy 31:9

Moses wrote down these teachings and gave them to the Levitical priests who carried the ark of the Lord’s promise and to all the leaders of Israel.