They are to carry out their responsibilities for the tent of meeting, for the holy place, and for their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, in the service of the Lord’s temple.’
Numbers 8:26 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised He may assist his brothers to fulfil responsibilities at the tent of meeting, but he must not do the work. This is how you are to deal with the Levites regarding their duties.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 but shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charge. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But shall help their brethren in the Tent of Meeting [attend to protecting the sacred things from being profaned], but shall do no regular or heavy service. Thus shall you direct the Levites in regard to their duties. American Standard Version (1901) but shall minister with their brethren in the tent of meeting, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charges. Common English Bible Each may assist his fellow Levites in the meeting tent with some responsibilities, but he may not perform service. This is how you should assign responsibilities to the Levites. Catholic Public Domain Version And they shall be the ministers of their brothers in the tabernacle of the covenant, in order to care for the things that have been commended to them, but not to perform the works themselves. So shall you assign the Levites in their duties." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they shall be the ministers of their brethren in the tabernacle of the covenant, to keep the things that are committed to their care: but not to do the works. Thus shalt thou order the Levites touching their charge. |
They are to carry out their responsibilities for the tent of meeting, for the holy place, and for their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, in the service of the Lord’s temple.’
Yet they will occupy my sanctuary, serving as guards at the temple gates and ministering at the temple. They will slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and will stand before them to serve them.
You have not kept charge of my holy things but have appointed others to keep charge of my sanctuary for you.”
The Levites are to camp round the tabernacle of the testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the Israelite community.’
They are to join you and guard the tent of meeting, doing all the work at the tent, but no unauthorised person may come near you.
The chief of the Levite leaders was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he had oversight of those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.
From the Israelites’ half, take one out of every fifty from the people, cattle, donkeys, sheep, and goats, all the livestock, and give them to the Levites who perform the duties of the Lord’s tabernacle.’
But at fifty years old he is to retire from his service in the work and no longer serve.
Practise these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all.