Ezra 6:18

God's Word

The priests were assigned to their divisions and the Levites to their groups ⌞to lead⌟ the worship of God in Jerusalem by following the directions written in the Book of Moses.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:1

The divisions of Aaron’s descendants were as follows: Aaron’s sons were Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 24:24

Shamir (for Uzziel’s descendants through Micah),

1 Chronicles 25:1

David and the army commanders appointed the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to serve as prophets with lyres, harps, and cymbals. This is the list of the men who performed this service:

2 Chronicles 35:10

So the service was prepared. The priests took their positions with the Levites according to their divisions, as the king had ordered.

2 Chronicles 7:6

The priests were standing at their posts. So were the Levites who had the Lord’s musical instruments which King David made for praising the Lord with “his mercy endures forever” and which he used to offer praise. The priests were opposite the Levites blowing trumpets while all Israel was standing ⌞there⌟.

Numbers 3:6

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

Numbers 3:9

Give the Levites to Aaron and his sons. The Levites will be the only Israelites given to them.