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The Vital Role of Assisting
Commentators clarify that this verse does not mean the Levites offered sacrifices, which was a priestly duty. Instead, their role was to assist the priests by preparing the animals and supporting the sacrificial process. This highlights that worship involves various essential roles, and serving in a support capacity is a vital part of the whole.
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1 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Chronicles 23:31
18th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Chronicles 23:31
19th Century
Bishop
And to offer all burnt sacrifices. —Rather, And over all offering of burnt offerings. The Levites had to select …
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 23:31
17th Century
Pastor
And to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the Lord
This was the work of the priests to offer such sacrifices, and not t…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 23:24–32
17th Century
Minister
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…