Introduction:
Levi, the third son of Jacob and Leah, is a significant figure in biblical history, primarily known as the progenitor of the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel. His name, meaning "joined" or "attached," reflects Leah's hope that Jacob would become more attached to her after Levi's birth (Genesis 29:34).

Biblical Background:
Levi's early life is marked by a notable incident involving his sister Dinah. When Dinah was defiled by Shechem, the son of Hamor the Hivite, Levi and his brother Simeon took vengeance by deceitfully convincing the men of Shechem to be circumcised and then slaughtering them while they were incapacitated (Genesis 34:25-31). This act of violence led to Jacob's rebuke and a prophecy concerning Levi's descendants: "I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel" (Genesis 49:7).

Tribe of Levi:
Despite the initial curse, the tribe of Levi was set apart for a special role in Israel's religious life. During the incident of the golden calf, the Levites distinguished themselves by siding with Moses and executing judgment on the idolaters (Exodus 32:26-29). This act of zeal for the Lord led to their consecration for the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.

Priestly Role:
The Levites were given no inheritance of land like the other tribes; instead, their inheritance was the Lord Himself (Numbers 18:20). They were supported by the tithes of the other tribes and were responsible for the care of the tabernacle, later the temple, and the performance of sacrifices and rituals. Aaron, a descendant of Levi, was appointed as the first high priest, and his descendants continued in this role (Exodus 28:1).

Cities of Refuge and Levitical Cities:
The Levites were allotted 48 cities throughout Israel, including the six cities of refuge, which provided asylum for those who committed manslaughter unintentionally (Numbers 35:6-7). These cities ensured that the Levites were dispersed among the tribes, fulfilling Jacob's prophecy while allowing them to teach the Law and maintain the spiritual life of the nation.

Levi in the New Testament:
In the New Testament, the Levites continue to be recognized for their historical role. John the Baptist, a Levite through his father Zechariah, heralded the coming of Jesus Christ (Luke 1:5). The Levites' legacy is also seen in the emphasis on Jesus as the ultimate High Priest, who surpasses the Levitical priesthood by offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 7:11-28).

Conclusion:
Levi's legacy is a complex tapestry of zeal, violence, and divine service. His descendants played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel, serving as priests and teachers of the Law. The tribe of Levi's unique position among the Israelites underscores the importance of holiness, service, and dedication to God.3878. Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him
... 3877, 3878. Levi. 3879 . a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him.
Transliteration: Levi Phonetic Spelling: (lay-vee') Short Definition: Levi. ...
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The Covenant of an Everlasting Priesthood
... Chapter XV. The Covenant of an Everlasting Priesthood. "That My covenant
might be with Levi. My covenant was with him of life and ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/murray/the two covenants/chapter xv the covenant of.htm

Chapter xlix
... Reuben is censured (v. Genesis 49:4). Simeon's and Levi's anger is cursed
(v. Genesis 49:7) not they themselves. And rightly considered ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xlix.htm

Jesus Makes Even Wrong-Doers his Friends
... As he passed along he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the house where
taxes were collected, and he said to him, "Come with me." So Levi arose and ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/jesus makes even wrong-doers his.htm

Psalm 135
... 19O Isr'el's house, bless God; bless God,. O Aaron's family. ^20O bless the Lord,
of Levi's house. ye who his servants are; And bless the holy name of God,. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 135.htm

St. Barnabas 281. The Son of Consolation!
... Arthur S. Sullivan, 1867. Maud Coote, 1871. The son of Consolation! Of Levi's priestly
line,. Filled with the Holy Spirit. And fervent faith divine,. ...
/.../st barnabas 281 the son.htm

The Call and Feast of Levi
... Mark CHAPTER 2:13-17 THE CALL AND FEAST OF LEVI. "And He went forth again by the
seaside; and all the multitude resorted unto Him, and He taught them. ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 2 13-17 the call and.htm

The Book of Jubilees
... Other matters are, Levi's dream concerning the priesthood, and the favour which
the Lord should shower upon him; the names of the wives of Levi and Judah; the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/deane/pseudepigrapha/the book of jubilees.htm

The Call of Matthew - the Saviour's Welcome to Sinners - Rabbinic ...
... becomes distinctive from that of Judaism, puts these two points in the foreground:
the one at the cure of the paralytic, the other in the call of Levi-Matthew. ...
/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xvii the call of.htm

The Pentateuch.
... The genealogy of Levi's family (Exod.6:16-20) decidedly favors the interpretation,
which divides the period of four hundred and thirty years between Egypt and ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xix the pentateuch.htm

A Discourse Upon the Pharisee and the Publican
... to be Jews. I remember the names of no more but three, to wit, Matthew,
Levi, and Zaccheus, and they were all Jews. (1.) Matthew ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/a discourse upon the pharisee.htm

Levi's (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Levi's (2 Occurrences). Mark 2:15 When He was sitting
at table in Levi's house, a large number of tax-gatherers ...
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Levite (43 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary A descendant of the tribe of Levi (Exodus
6:25; Leviticus 25:32; Numbers 35:2; Joshua 21:3, 41). This ...
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Notorious (16 Occurrences)
... Mark 2:15 When He was sitting at table in Levi's house, a large number of tax-gatherers
and notorious sinners were at table with Jesus and His disciples; for ...
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Levis

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Gershon (23 Occurrences)
... Ger'shom expulsion, the eldest of Levi's three sons (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16). ...
Genesis 46:11 The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. ...
/g/gershon.htm - 16k

Tax-gatherers (16 Occurrences)
... Mark 2:15 When He was sitting at table in Levi's house, a large number of tax-gatherers
and notorious sinners were at table with Jesus and His disciples; for ...
/t/tax-gatherers.htm - 11k

Merari (38 Occurrences)
... Sad; bitter, the youngest son of Levi, born before the descent of Jacob into Egypt,
and one of the seventy who accompanied him thither (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6 ...
/m/merari.htm - 23k

Abihail (6 Occurrences)
... in the Old Testament are called by this name: (1) A Levite and the father of Zuriel,
who in the Wilderness was head of the house of Merari, Levi's youngest son ...
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Large (235 Occurrences)
... Mark 2:15 When He was sitting at table in Levi's house, a large number of tax-gatherers
and notorious sinners were at table with Jesus and His disciples; for ...
/l/large.htm - 34k

Habitually (43 Occurrences)
... Mark 2:15 When He was sitting at table in Levi's house, a large number of tax-gatherers
and notorious sinners were at table with Jesus and His disciples; for ...
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