Numbers 18:6

6 I myself have chosen the Levites. I have chosen them from among the people of Israel. They are a gift to you. I have set them apart to do the work at the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 18:6 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 18:6

And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites, from
among the children of Israel (See Gill on Numbers 3:12); where the same is said, only they, are here called the brethren of the priests for the reason given, ( Numbers 18:2 ) ; to you [they are] given [as] a gift for the Lord, to do the service of
the tabernacle of the congregation; (See Gill on Numbers 3:7), (See Gill on Numbers 3:8), and (See Gill on Numbers 3:9).

Numbers 18:6 In-Context

4 They will help you take care of the Tent of Meeting. They will join you in all of the work at the tent. No one else can come near you there.
5 "You will be held accountable for taking care of the sacred tent and the altar. Then my anger will not fall on the people of Israel again.
6 I myself have chosen the Levites. I have chosen them from among the people of Israel. They are a gift to you. I have set them apart to do the work at the Tent of Meeting.
7 "But only you and your sons can serve as priests. Only you and your sons can work with everything at the altar and inside the curtain. I am letting you serve as priests. It is a gift from me. Anyone else who comes near the sacred tent must be put to death."
8 Then the LORD spoke to Aaron. He said, "I have put you in charge of the offerings that are brought to me. The people of Israel will give me holy offerings. I will give all of their offerings to you and your sons. They are the part that belongs to you. They are your regular share.
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