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They shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, to do the service of the tent.
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A Ministry of Assistance
Commentators agree that the Levites' primary role was to assist the priests. Their service was to "keep the charge" on behalf of Aaron and the congregation, easing their burden and ensuring the duties of worship were fulfilled. This establishes a biblical model of supportive ministry and shared responsibility in God's work.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
keep his charge - that is, so assist him that the obligations incumbent on him and on the congregation may be fulfilled.
19th Century
Anglican
And they shall keep his charge. —The word rendered charge may mean the directions which the Levites should recei…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation The charge o…
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