They assisted with the burnt offerings that were presented to the Lord on Sabbath days, at new moon celebrations, and at all the appointed festivals. The required number of Levites served in the Lord’s presence at all times, following all the procedures they had been given.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Although the Levites were not allowed to offer sacrifices by themselves, they still assisted the priests in many ways when a sacrifice was offered …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And to offer all burnt sacrifices. —Rather, And over all offering of burnt offerings. The Levites had to select …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the Lord
This was the work of the priests to offer such sacrifices, and not t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Now, because the people of Israel were so numerous, more should have been employed in the temple service, so that every Israelite who brought an of…