Bamidbar 4:19

19 But this do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto kodesh hakodashim (the most holy things): Aharon and his banim shall go in, and appoint them every one to his avodah (service, ministry) and to his massa (burden);

Bamidbar 4:19 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 4:19

But thus do unto them
As after directed:

that they may live and not die;
live long, and not die a sudden and violent death:

when they approach unto the most holy things;
the ark, the shewbread table to take them up and carry them:

Aaron and his sons shall go in;
into the holy and most holy places:

and appoint them in everyone to his service, and to his burden;
what everyone shall do, and how they shall take them up, and bear them.

Bamidbar 4:19 In-Context

17 And Hashem spoke unto Moshe and unto Aharon saying,

18 Cut ye not off the shevet (tribe) of the mishpekhot of the Kehati from among the Levi’im;

19 But this do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto kodesh hakodashim (the most holy things): Aharon and his banim shall go in, and appoint them every one to his avodah (service, ministry) and to his massa (burden);

20 But they shall not go in to look for a single instant at hakodesh, lest they die.

21 And Hashem spoke unto Moshe, saying,