Numbers 3:5

5 The LORD said 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, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

4 Nadab and Abihu died in the LORD's presence because they offered unauthorized fire in his presence in the Desert of Sinai. They had no children. So only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron.

5 The LORD said to Moses,

6 "Bring the tribe of Levi, and have them stand in front of the priest Aaron to assist him.

7 They will work for him and the whole community in front of the tent of meeting, doing what needs to be done for the inner tent.