Numbers 3:38

Good News Translation

Moses and Aaron and his sons were to camp in front of the Tent on the east. They were responsible for carrying out the services performed in the Holy Place for the people of Israel. Anyone else who tried to do so was to be put to death.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 23:32

They were given the responsibility of taking care of the Tent of the Lord's presence and the Temple, and of assisting their relatives, the priests descended from Aaron, in the Temple worship.

Numbers 1:51

Whenever you move your camp, the Levites shall take the Tent down and set it up again at each new campsite. Anyone else who comes near the Tent shall be put to death.

Numbers 1:53

But the Levites shall camp around the Tent to guard it, so that no one may come near and cause my anger to strike the community of Israel.”

Numbers 2:3

On the east side, those under the banner of the division of Judah shall camp in their groups, under their leaders, as follows: Tribe Leader Number Judah Nahshon son of Amminadab 74,600 Issachar Nethanel son of Zuar 54,400 Zebulun Eliab son of Helon 57,400 Total: 186,400 The division of Judah shall march first.

Numbers 3:10

You shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; anyone else who tries to do so shall be put to death.”

Numbers 3:23

This clan was to camp on the west behind the Tent,

Numbers 3:29

This clan was to camp on the south side of the Tent,

Numbers 3:35

This clan was to camp on the north side of the Tent, with Zuriel son of Abihail as chief of the clan.

Numbers 3:37

They were also responsible for the posts, bases, pegs, and ropes for the outer court.