Numbers 3:5

5 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,

Numbers 3:5 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 3:5

And the Lord spake unto Moses
After he had given him the order for the numbering the children of Israel, and for the manner of their encampment and journeying:

saying;
as follows.

Numbers 3:5 In-Context

3 Those were the names of Aaron's sons. They were the anointed priests. They were prepared to serve the LORD as priests.

4 But Nadab and Abihu made an offering to the LORD by using fire that wasn't allowed. So they fell dead in front of him. That happened in the Desert of Sinai. They didn't have any sons. Only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests while their father Aaron was living.

5 The LORD spoke to Moses. He said,

6 "Bring the men of the tribe of Levi to the priest Aaron. They will help him.

7 They must work at the Tent of Meeting for Aaron and for the whole community. They must do what needs to be done at the holy tent.