Deuteronomy 10:8

Good News Translation

At that time the Lord appointed the men of the tribe of Levi to be in charge of the Covenant Box, to serve him as priests, and to pronounce blessings in his name. And these are still their duties.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:6

Then the priests carried the Covenant Box into the Temple and put it in the Most Holy Place, beneath the winged creatures.

1 Chronicles 15:2

Then he said, “Only Levites should carry the Covenant Box, because they are the ones the Lord chose to carry it and to serve him forever.”

1 Chronicles 15:26

They sacrificed seven bulls and seven sheep, to make sure that God would help the Levites who were carrying the Covenant Box.

1 Chronicles 23:13

His oldest son, Amram, was the father of Aaron and Moses. (Aaron and his descendants were set apart to be in charge of the sacred objects forever, to burn incense in the worship of the Lord, to serve him, and to bless the people in his name.

1 Chronicles 23:26

So there is no longer any need for the Levites to carry the Tent of the Lord's presence and all the equipment used in worship.”

2 Chronicles 29:11

My sons, do not lose any time. You are the ones that the Lord has chosen to burn incense to him and to lead the people in worshiping him.”

2 Chronicles 30:27

The priests and the Levites asked the Lord's blessing on the people. In his home in heaven God heard their prayers and accepted them.

Psalm 134:1

Come, praise the Lord, all his servants, all who serve in his Temple at night.

Psalm 134:2

Raise your hands in prayer in the Temple, and praise the Lord!

Psalm 135:2

who stand in the Lord's house, in the Temple of our God.

Jeremiah 15:19

To this the Lord replied, “If you return, I will take you back, and you will be my servant again. If instead of talking nonsense you proclaim a worthwhile message, you will be my prophet again. The people will come back to you, and you will not need to go to them.

Ezekiel 44:11

They may serve me in the Temple by taking charge of the gates and by performing the work of the Temple. They may kill the animals which the people offer for burnt offerings and for sacrifices, and they are to be on duty to serve the people.

Ezekiel 44:15

The Sovereign Lord said, “Those priests belonging to the tribe of Levi who are descended from Zadok, however, continued to serve me faithfully in the Temple when the rest of the people of Israel turned away from me. So now they are the ones who are to serve me and come into my presence to offer me the fat and the blood of the sacrifices.

Leviticus 8:9

He placed the turban on his head, and on the front of it he put the gold ornament, the sacred sign of dedication, just as the Lord had commanded him.

Leviticus 9:22

When Aaron had finished all the sacrifices, he raised his hands over the people and blessed them, and then stepped down.

Numbers 3:31

They were responsible for the Covenant Box, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the utensils the priests use in the Holy Place, and the curtain at the entrance to the Most Holy Place. They were responsible for all the service connected with these items.

Numbers 3:6

“Bring forward the tribe of Levi and appoint them as servants of Aaron the priest.

Numbers 4:15

When it is time to break camp, the clan of Kohath shall come to carry the sacred objects only after Aaron and his sons have finished covering them and all their equipment. The Kohath clan must not touch the sacred objects, or they will die. These are the responsibilities of the Kohath clan whenever the Tent is moved.

John 15:16

You did not choose me; I chose you and appointed you to go and bear much fruit, the kind of fruit that endures. And so the Father will give you whatever you ask of him in my name.

Acts 13:2

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

Romans 1:1

From Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus and an apostle chosen and called by God to preach his Good News.

Romans 12:7

if it is to serve, we should serve; if it is to teach, we should teach;

2 Corinthians 6:17

And so the Lord says, “You must leave them and separate yourselves from them. Have nothing to do with what is unclean, and I will accept you.

Galatians 1:15

But God in his grace chose me even before I was born, and called me to serve him. And when he decided

Deuteronomy 17:12

Anyone who dares to disobey either the judge or the priest on duty is to be put to death; in this way you will remove this evil from Israel.

Deuteronomy 18:5

The Lord chose from all your tribes the tribe of Levi to serve him as priests forever.

Deuteronomy 21:3

Then the leaders of the town nearest to where the body was found are to select a young cow that has never been used for work.

Deuteronomy 21:5

The levitical priests are to go there also, because they are to decide every legal case involving violence. The Lord your God has chosen them to serve him and to pronounce blessings in his name.

Deuteronomy 31:9

So Moses wrote down God's Law and gave it to the levitical priests, who were in charge of the Lord's Covenant Box, and to the leaders of Israel.