Numbers 3:31

New International Reader's Version

They were responsible for taking care of the ark of the covenant law. They took care of the table for the holy bread. They took care of the lampstand and the two altars. They took care of the things used for serving in the sacred tent. They also took care of the inner curtain. In fact, they had to take care of everything connected with the use of all those things.

Cross References

Exodus 37:1

Bezalel made the ark of the covenant law out of acacia wood. It was three feet nine inches long and two feet three inches wide and high.

Exodus 40:30

Moses placed the large bowl between the tent of meeting and the altar. He put water in the bowl for washing.

Numbers 3:30

The leader of the families of Kohath was Elizaphan, the son of Uzziel.

Numbers 3:32

The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazar. He was the son of Aaron the priest. Eleazar was appointed over those responsible for taking care of the sacred tent.

Matthew 5:15

Also, people do not light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand. Then it gives light to everyone in the house.

Deuteronomy 10:8

At that time the Lord set the tribe of Levi apart. He appointed them to carry the ark of the covenant of the Lord. He wanted them to serve him. He told them to bless the people in his name. And they still do it today.