Numbers 3:5

The Levites’ first census

5 The LORD spoke to Moses:

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 These are the names of Aaron's sons, who are the anointed priests and ordained to the priesthood.

4 Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD when they made an unauthorized offering to the LORD in the Sinai desert. They didn't have any sons. Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron.

5 The LORD spoke to Moses:

6 Bring near the tribe of Levi and place them before Aaron the priest. They will assist him.

7 They will perform duties for him and for the entire community before the meeting tent, doing the work of the dwelling.