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and that they should keep the charge of the tent of meeting, and the charge of the holy place, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brothers, for the service of the house of Yahweh.
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Guardians of the Holy
This verse summarizes the Levites' core functions under three headings: guarding the sacred space (the tent/temple), caring for the holy objects within it, and assisting the priests. Commentators explain that the word 'charge' literally means a 'keeping' or 'watch,' emphasizing their role as guardians of God's house.
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1 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
And that they should keep. — This verse summarizes the functions of the Levites under three general headings: “And let them ke…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation That no un…
Presbyterian
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…
