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Book of Numbers - Chapter 8 - Verse 26

8:26
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.

Meaning

The verse you are referring to instructs the Levites on their duties within the tabernacle of the congregation. The Levites were a tribe of priests and helpers within the Israelite community who were responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the tabernacle, as well as assisting the priests in their duties. In this verse, they are reminded to minister alongside their brethren, the priests, but not to perform the same sacrificial services as the priests themselves. Instead, their role was to assist in other tasks required for the functioning of the tabernacle, such as carrying and setting up the tabernacle, guarding its sacred items, and overseeing the logistics of worship. By specifying their responsibilities and limitations, this verse helped to maintain order and efficacy within the religious practices of the Israelites, ensuring that each group knew its specific role in serving God and the community.

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