Levites, The

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Bound to give a tenth of their tithes to the priests Ceremonies at consecration of: Cleansing and purifying. Ceremonies at consecration of: Elders of Israel laying their hands on them. Ceremonies at consecration of: Making a sin-offering for. Ceremonies at consecration of: Presenting them to God as an offering for the people. Ceremonies at consecration of: Setting before the priest and presenting them as their offering to Go Chosen by God for service of the sanctuary David: By his last words had them numbered from twenty years old. David: Divided them into four classed. David: Made them attend in courses. David: Made them serve from twenty on account of the lightness of their duties. David: Numbered them first from thirty years old. David: Subdivided into 24 courses. Descended from Jacob`s third son Eight and forty cities with extensive suburbs, appointed for Encamped round the tabernacle Entered on their service at twenty-five years of age Families, as numbered: Of Gershom. Families, as numbered: Of Kohath. Families, as numbered: Of Merari. Given to Aaron and sons Guarded king`s person and house in times of danger Had a part of their offerings Had chiefs or officers over them Had no inheritance in Israel Marched in the centre of Israel Not numbered with Israel Numbered as ministers at thirty Numbered separately after the people from a month old Originally consisted for three families or divisions Prophecies respecting Punished with death for encroaching on the priestly office

Punishment of Korah and others of, for offering incense Served in courses after captivity Services of: Blessing the people. Services of: Conducting the sacred music. Services of: Doing the service of tabernacle. Services of: Judging and deciding in controversies. Services of: Keeping sacred instruments and vessels. Services of: Keeping sacred oil, flour, &c. Services of: Keeping sacred treasures. Services of: Keeping the charge of the sanctuary. Services of: Keeping the gates of the temple. Services of: Ministering to priests. Services of: Ministering to the Lord. Services of: Ministering to the people. Services of: Preparing the sacrifices for the priests. Services of: Preparing the show bread. Services of: Purifying the holy things. Services of: Regulating weights and measures. Services of: Singing praises before the army. Services of: Taking charge of the tithes, offerings, &c. Services of: Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c. Services of: Teaching the people. Superannuated at fifty Taken instead of the first-born of Israel The Jews to be kind and benevolent to The tithes given to, for their support Were all under control of the high priest`s deputy Were consecrated When superannuated required to perform the less arduous duties While in attendance lodged around the temple Zeal against idolatry a cause of their appointment