Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They may assist their brothers in performing their duties at the tent of meeting, but they themselves must not do the work. This, then, is how you are to assign the responsibilities of the Levites.” New Living Translation After retirement they may assist their fellow Levites by serving as guards at the Tabernacle, but they may not officiate in the service. This is how you must assign duties to the Levites.” English Standard Version They minister to their brothers in the tent of meeting by keeping guard, but they shall do no service. Thus shall you do to the Levites in assigning their duties.” Berean Standard Bible After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting, but they themselves are not to do the work. This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version They may minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of meeting, to attend to needs, but they themselves shall do no work. Thus you shall do to the Levites regarding their duties.” New American Standard Bible They may, however, assist their brothers in the tent of meeting, to fulfill an obligation, but they themselves shall do no work. In this way you shall deal with the Levites in their obligations.” NASB 1995 “They may, however, assist their brothers in the tent of meeting, to keep an obligation, but they themselves shall do no work. Thus you shall deal with the Levites concerning their obligations.” NASB 1977 “They may, however, assist their brothers in the tent of meeting, to keep an obligation; but they themselves shall do no work. Thus you shall deal with the Levites concerning their obligations.” Legacy Standard Bible They may, however, minister to their brothers in the tent of meeting in order to keep up their responsibility, but they themselves shall perform no service. Thus you shall deal with the Levites concerning their responsibilities.” Amplified Bible They may assist their brothers in the Tent of Meeting to keep an obligation, but they shall do no [heavy or difficult] work. Thus you shall deal with the Levites concerning their obligations.” Christian Standard Bible He may assist his brothers to fulfill 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.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He may assist his brothers to fulfill 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.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version They may help the other Levites in their duties, but they must no longer be responsible for any work themselves. Remember this when you assign their duties." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation They may assist the other Levites in their duties at the tent of meeting, but they may not do any regular work. This is how you will handle the Levites' duties." Good News Translation After that, he may help his fellow Levites in performing their duties in the Tent, but he must not perform any service by himself. This is how you are to regulate the duties of the Levites." International Standard Version He may minister to his brothers at the Tent of Meeting by keeping watch, but he is not to engage in service. This is how you are to act with respect to the obligations of the descendants of Levi." Majority Standard Bible After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting, but they themselves are not to do the work. This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites.? NET Bible They may assist their colleagues in the tent of meeting, to attend to needs, but they must do no work. This is the way you must establish the Levites regarding their duties." New Heart English Bible but shall minister with their brothers in the Tent of Meeting, to perform the duty, and shall do no service. You shall do thus to the Levites concerning their duties." Webster's Bible Translation 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 to the Levites concerning their charge. World English Bible but shall assist their brothers in the Tent of Meeting, to perform the duty, and shall perform no service. This is how you shall have the Levites do their duties.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he has ministered with his brothers in the Tent of Meeting, to keep the charge, and does not do service; thus you do to the Levites concerning their charge.” Young's Literal Translation and he hath ministered with his brethren in the tent of meeting, to keep the charge, and doth not do service; thus thou dost to the Levites concerning their charge.' Smith's Literal Translation And he served with his brethren in the tent of appointment, to watch the watches, and he shall work no work. Thus shalt thou do to the Levites in their watches. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. 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.” New American Bible They shall assist their fellow Levites in the tent of meeting in performing their duties, but they shall not do the work. This, then, is how you are to regulate the duties of the Levites. New Revised Standard Version They may assist their brothers in the tent of meeting in carrying out their duties, but they shall perform no service. Thus you shall do with the Levites in assigning their duties. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of the congregation to keep guard, and shall do no service. Thus shall you do to the Levites concerning their charge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he shall serve his brothers in the Time Tabernacle and the work to keep guard; he shall not work; so do to the Levites in their charge." OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but shall minister with their brethren in the tent of meeting, to keep the charge, but they shall do no manner of service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charges.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And his brother shall serve in the tabernacle of witness to keep charges, but he shall not do works: so shalt thou do to the Levites in their charges. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Retirement for Levites…25But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve. 26After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting, but they themselves are not to do the work. This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites.” Cross References 1 Chronicles 23:26-32 So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” / For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted, / but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, ... 1 Chronicles 23:3-5 The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” 1 Chronicles 23:24 These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 23:28 but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, 1 Chronicles 23:32 So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 23:27 For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted, 1 Chronicles 23:25 For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. 1 Chronicles 23:30 They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. 1 Chronicles 23:31 Whenever burnt offerings were presented to the LORD on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, they were to serve regularly before the LORD in the numbers prescribed for them. 1 Chronicles 23:29 as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. 1 Chronicles 23:4 “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, 1 Chronicles 23:6 Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. 1 Chronicles 23:22 Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them. 1 Chronicles 23:13 The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. 1 Chronicles 23:11 Jahath was the first and Zizah was the second; but Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, so they were counted as one family and received a single assignment. Treasury of Scripture But shall minister with their brothers in the tabernacle of the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shall you do to the Levites touching their charge. to keep Numbers 1:53 But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony. Numbers 3:32 And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be chief over the chief of the Levites, and have the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary. Numbers 18:4 And they shall be joined unto thee, and keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, for all the service of the tabernacle: and a stranger shall not come nigh unto you. and shall 1 Timothy 4:15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Jump to Previous Assign Care Charge Charges Congregation Deal Duties Duty However Levites Manner Meeting Minister Ministered Obligation Obligations Perform Performing Regard Responsibilities Serve Service Tabernacle Tent Themselves Touching WorkJump to Next Assign Care Charge Charges Congregation Deal Duties Duty However Levites Manner Meeting Minister Ministered Obligation Obligations Perform Performing Regard Responsibilities Serve Service Tabernacle Tent Themselves Touching WorkNumbers 8 1. How the lamps are to be lighted5. The consecration of the Levites 23. The age and time of their service After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting This phrase indicates a transition in the roles of the Levites as they age. The Levites, who were set apart for service in the Tabernacle, had specific age-related duties. Numbers 4:3 specifies that Levites were to serve from age 30 to 50. After reaching 50, they were no longer required to perform the heavy labor associated with the Tabernacle service. Instead, they were to assist their younger brethren. This reflects a respect for the wisdom and experience of older Levites, allowing them to mentor and support the younger generation. The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites during their wilderness journey, symbolizing God's presence among His people. but they themselves are not to do the work This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites. Persons / Places / Events 1. LevitesA tribe of Israel set apart for religious duties and service in the Tabernacle, later the Temple. They were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were dedicated to serving God and the community. 2. Tent of Meeting Also known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was the center of worship and sacrificial offerings. 3. Moses The leader of the Israelites who received the law from God and was responsible for organizing the Levites' duties as instructed by God. 4. Aaron The brother of Moses and the first high priest, who played a significant role in the establishment of the priestly duties and the functioning of the Tabernacle. 5. Israelites The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and journeyed to the Promised Land. Teaching Points Role of ServiceThe Levites were called to assist and support, not to lead or perform the primary duties. This teaches us the value of supportive roles in ministry and community, emphasizing that every role is vital in God's work. Age and Wisdom The Levites were to retire from active duty at a certain age, reflecting the importance of recognizing seasons in life and the wisdom that comes with age. It encourages us to value the contributions of older generations in advisory and supportive capacities. Community and Cooperation The Levites' service was a communal effort, requiring cooperation and unity. This highlights the importance of working together in the body of Christ, each fulfilling their God-given role. Obedience to God's Instructions The specific instructions given to the Levites underscore the importance of obedience to God's commands. It reminds us to seek and follow God's guidance in our lives and ministries.(26) To keep the charge.--A clear distinction is here made between the service which involved heavy manual labour in carrying the furniture of the Tabernacle and in slaughtering the victims, and the charge or oversight of the furniture and the vessels of the Sanctuary. Verse 26. - Shall minister... to keep the charge, and shall do no service. The word "charge" (Hebrew, mishmereth) seems to signify the care of the furniture and belongings of the tabernacle, while "service" means the laborious work of transport, or of preparing sacrifice. The duties of the Levite over fifty were in fact honorary, given to him probably for his own sake, that he might have some place and post in the house of God. This careful provision for those who should attain the age of fifty shows that the commandment was designed for the promised land rather than for the wilderness. |
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