Numbers 17:3

Good News Translation

and then write Aaron's name on the stick representing Levi. There will be one stick for each tribal leader.

Cross References

Exodus 6:16

Levi had three sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari; they were the ancestors of the clans that bear their names. Levi lived 137 years.

Exodus 6:20

Amram married his father's sister Jochebed, who bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.

Jeremiah 42:20

that you are making a fatal mistake. You asked me to pray to the Lord our God for you, and you promised that you would do everything that he commands.

Ezekiel 37:16

“Mortal man,” he said, “take a wooden stick and write on it the words, ‘The kingdom of Judah.’ Then take another stick and write on it the words, ‘The kingdom of Israel.’

Numbers 17:2

“Tell the people of Israel to give you twelve walking sticks, one from the leader of each tribe. Write each man's name on his stick

Numbers 17:4

Take them to the Tent of my presence and put them in front of the Covenant Box, where I meet you.

Numbers 18:1

The Lord said to Aaron, “You, your sons, and the Levites must suffer the consequences of any guilt connected with serving in the Tent of my presence; but only you and your sons will suffer the consequences of service in the priesthood.

Numbers 18:7

But you and your sons alone shall fulfill all the responsibilities of the priesthood that concern the altar and what is in the Most Holy Place. These things are your responsibility, because I have given you the gift of the priesthood. Any unqualified person who comes near the sacred objects shall be put to death.”

Numbers 26:10

The ground opened and swallowed them, and they died with Korah and his followers when fire destroyed 250 men; they became a warning to the people.