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href="/bsb/numbers/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. <a href="/kjv/numbers/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And thy brethren also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou with thee, that they may be joined unto thee, and minister unto thee: but thou and thy sons with thee shall minister before the tabernacle of witness. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Also bring with you your brethren of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may be joined with you and serve you while you and your sons are with you before the tabernacle of witness. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But also bring your brothers with you, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, so that they may join you and serve you, while you and your sons with you are before the tent of the testimony. <a href="/nasb/numbers/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But bring with you also your brothers, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may be joined with you and serve you, while you and your sons with you are before the tent of the testimony. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But bring with you also your brothers, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may be joined with you and serve you, while you and your sons with you are before the tent of the testimony. <a href="/lsb/numbers/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But bring near with you also your brothers, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may be joined with you and minister to you, while you and your sons with you are before the tent of the testimony. <a href="/amp/numbers/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But bring with you also your brothers, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father (ancestor), so that they may join with you and serve you [as assistants], while you and your sons with you are before the Tent of the Testimony [the Holy Place where only priests may go, and the Most Holy Place which only the high priest may enter]. <a href="/csb/numbers/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But also bring your relatives with you from the tribe of Levi, your ancestral tribe, so they may join you and assist you and your sons in front of the tent of the testimony. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But also bring your relatives with you from the tribe of Levi, your ancestral tribe, so they may join you and assist you and your sons in front of the tent of the testimony. <a href="/asv/numbers/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And thy brethren also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou near with thee, that they may be joined unto thee, and minister unto thee: but thou and thy sons with thee shall be before the tent of the testimony. <a href="/cev/numbers/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Levites are your relatives and are here to help you in your service at the tent. <a href="/erv/numbers/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And thy brethren also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou near with thee, that they may be joined unto thee, and minister unto thee: but thou and thy sons with thee shall be before the tent of the testimony. <a href="/gwt/numbers/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Bring the other Levites from your ancestor's tribe to join you and help you and your sons serve in front of the tent of the words of my promise. <a href="/gnt/numbers/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Bring in your relatives, the tribe of Levi, to work with you and help you while you and your sons are serving at the Tent. <a href="/isv/numbers/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Moreover, bring your brothers from your father's tribe of Levi with you, so they may join you and minister to you while you and your sons with you stand in the presence of the Tent of Testimony. <a href="/msb/numbers/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. <a href="/net/numbers/18.htm">NET Bible</a> "Bring with you your brothers, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, so that they may join with you and minister to you while you and your sons with you are before the tent of the testimony. <a href="/nheb/numbers/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Your brothers also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, bring near with you, that they may be joined to you, and minister to you: but you and your sons with you shall be before the tent of the testimony. <a href="/wbt/numbers/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And thy brethren also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou with thee, that they may be joined to thee, and minister to thee: but thou and thy sons with thee shall minister before the tabernacle of witness. <a href="/web/numbers/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Bring your brothers also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, near with you, that they may be joined to you, and minister to you; but you and your sons with you shall be before the Tent of the Testimony. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and also your brothers, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, bring near with you, and they are joined to you, and serve you, even you and your sons with you, before the Tent of the Testimony. <a href="/ylt/numbers/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and also thy brethren, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring near with thee, and they are joined unto thee, and serve thee, even thou and thy sons with thee, before the tent of the testimony. <a href="/slt/numbers/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And also thy brethren, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou near with thee, and they shall be joined to thee, and they shall serve thee: and thou and thy sons with thee, before the tent of testimony.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And take with thee thy brethren also of the tribe of Levi, and the sceptre of thy father, and let them be ready in hand, and minister to thee: but thou and thy sons shall minister in the tabernacle of the testimony. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But take to yourselves also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, and the scepter of your father, and may they be prepared, and may they minister to you. Then you and your sons shall minister in the tabernacle of the testimony. <a href="/nabre/numbers/18.htm">New American Bible</a> You shall also present with you your kinsmen of the tribe of Levi, your ancestral tribe, that they may be joined to you and assist you, while you and your sons with you are in front of the tent of the covenant. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So bring with you also your brothers of the tribe of Levi, your ancestral tribe, in order that they may be joined to you, and serve you while you and your sons with you are in front of the tent of the covenant.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And your brethren also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, you shall bring with you, that they may accompany you and minister to you; but you and your sons with you shall minister before the tabernacle of the testimony. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Also you shall bring your brethren, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father with you, and they shall accompany you and they shall minister to you, and you and your sons with you are before the Tabernacle of the Testimony.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And thy brethren also, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou near with thee, that they may be joined unto thee, and minister unto thee, thou and thy sons with thee being before the tent of the testimony. <a href="/sep/numbers/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And take to thyself thy brethren the tribe of Levi, the family of thy father, and let them be joined to thee, and let them minister to thee; and thou and thy sons with thee shall minister before the tabernacle of witness. <a href="/parallel/numbers/18-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=5630" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/18.htm">Duties of Priests and Levites</a> 1So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. 2<a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: haq·rêḇ (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">But bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’a·ḥe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">your brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/4294.htm" title="4294: maṭ·ṭêh (N-msc) -- Or mattah; from natah; a branch; figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising, ruling, throwing, or walking.">from the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/3878.htm" title="3878: lê·wî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him. From lavah; attached; Levi, a son of Jacob.">of Levi,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: šê·ḇeṭ (N-msc) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">the tribe</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of your father,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3867.htm" title="3867: wə·yil·lā·wū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to twine, i.e. to unite, to remain; also to borrow or To lend.">that they may join</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: wî·šā·rə·ṯū·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-3mp:: 2ms) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">and assist</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇā·ne·ḵā (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and your sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ’ō·hel (N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/5715.htm" title="5715: hā·‘ê·ḏuṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Testimony. Feminine of ed; testimony.">of the Testimony.</a> 3And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a> “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. <a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Exodus 29:9</a> Wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and tie headbands on them. The priesthood shall be theirs by a permanent statute. In this way you are to ordain Aaron and his sons. <a href="/leviticus/8-2.htm">Leviticus 8:2</a> “Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread, <a href="/leviticus/10-3.htm">Leviticus 10:3</a> Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent. <a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a> The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. <a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a> Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-47</a> And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ... <a href="/ezekiel/44-10.htm">Ezekiel 44:10-16</a> Surely the Levites who wandered away from Me when Israel went astray, and who wandered away from Me after their idols, will bear the consequences of their iniquity. / Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them. / Because they ministered before their idols and became a stumbling block of iniquity to the house of Israel, therefore I swore with an uplifted hand concerning them that they would bear the consequences of their iniquity, declares the Lord GOD. ... <a href="/hebrews/5-4.htm">Hebrews 5:4</a> No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was. <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a> Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11</a> Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? <a href="/hebrews/7-28.htm">Hebrews 7:28</a> For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever. <a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6-7</a> When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And your brothers also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, bring you with you, that they may be joined to you, and minister to you: but you and your sons with you shall minister before the tabernacle of witness.joined unto thee.<a href="/numbers/18-4.htm">Numbers 18:4</a> And they shall be joined unto thee, and keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, for all the service of the tabernacle: and a stranger shall not come nigh unto you.<a href="/genesis/29-34.htm">Genesis 29:34</a> And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.minister<a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6-9</a> Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him… <a href="/numbers/8-19.htm">Numbers 8:19,22</a> And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the tabernacle of the congregation, and to make an atonement for the children of Israel: that there be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel come nigh unto the sanctuary… but thou<a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Numbers 3:10</a> And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest's office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.<a href="/numbers/4-15.htm">Numbers 4:15</a> And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.<a href="/numbers/16-40.htm">Numbers 16:40</a> To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/17-3.htm">Ancestral</a> <a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Assist</a> <a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Join</a> <a href="/numbers/16-32.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/numbers/17-8.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/numbers/16-9.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-13.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/numbers/10-31.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/numbers/17-13.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/17-8.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/numbers/17-10.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/numbers/17-3.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/17-8.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/26-55.htm">Ancestral</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">Assist</a> <a href="/numbers/18-4.htm">Join</a> <a href="/numbers/25-3.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/numbers/22-18.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/numbers/18-3.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/18-3.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/numbers/35-30.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/numbers/24-2.htm">Tribe</a> <a href="/numbers/35-30.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 18</div>1. <a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">The charge of the priests and Levites</a> 8. <a href="/numbers/18-8.htm">The priests, portion</a> 21. <a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">The Levites,</a> 25. <a href="/numbers/18-25.htm">The heave offering to the priests out of the Levites' portion</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi This phrase emphasizes the importance of the Levitical tribe in the service of the Tabernacle. The Levites were set apart by God for religious duties (<a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">Numbers 3:5-10</a>). This calling highlights the principle of divine election and service, as the Levites were chosen to assist the priests, who were descendants of Aaron. The Levites' role was crucial in maintaining the sanctity and order of worship, reflecting the broader biblical theme of community and shared responsibility in serving God.the tribe of your father This refers to the lineage of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The Levites were descendants of Levi, and Aaron, the first high priest, was from this tribe. This familial connection underscores the hereditary nature of the priesthood and Levitical duties, which were passed down through generations. It also highlights the importance of family and lineage in the Old Testament, where tribal identity played a significant role in one's duties and responsibilities.that they may join you and assist you The Levites were to assist Aaron and his sons, the priests, in their duties. This assistance was necessary for the functioning of the Tabernacle, as the priests alone could not manage all the tasks. This division of labor reflects the biblical principle of the body of believers working together, each with their own role, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>. It also prefigures the New Testament concept of the priesthood of all believers, where each member of the church has a role in the ministry.and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony The "Tent of the Testimony" refers to the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary where God's presence dwelt among the Israelites. It was called the "Tent of the Testimony" because it housed the Ark of the Covenant, which contained the tablets of the Law, or Testimony (<a href="/exodus/25-16.htm">Exodus 25:16</a>). The presence of the Levites and priests before the Tent signifies their role as mediators between God and the people, a role ultimately fulfilled by Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate High Priest (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>). This phrase also underscores the sacredness of the Tabernacle and the seriousness of the duties performed there.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> The high priest and brother of Moses, responsible for the priestly duties and the spiritual leadership of Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a> Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart to assist the priests in their duties related to the Tabernacle. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_the_testimony.htm">The Tent of the Testimony</a> Also known as the Tabernacle, it was the portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who received the law from God and communicated His instructions to the people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_tribe_of_levi.htm">The Tribe of Levi</a> One of the twelve tribes of Israel, specifically chosen for religious duties and service to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_leadership.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Leadership</a> God appoints specific individuals for spiritual leadership, emphasizing the need for order and structure in worship and service. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_assistance_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Assistance in Ministry</a> The Levites were called to assist Aaron and his sons, illustrating the importance of support roles in ministry. Every role, whether prominent or supportive, is vital in God's work. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_responsibility.htm">Holiness and Responsibility</a> Serving in the presence of God requires holiness and a sense of responsibility. The Levites were set apart for this purpose, reminding us of the call to live holy lives. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a> The cooperation between Aaron, his sons, and the Levites underscores the necessity of unity and teamwork in fulfilling God's purposes. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_for_his_work.htm">God's Provision for His Work</a> God provides the necessary resources and people to accomplish His work, as seen in His provision of the Levites to assist in the Tabernacle.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 18</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_caste.htm">What does the Bible say about the caste system?</a> <a href="/q/can_you_find_peace_and_remain_still.htm">What did the Ark of the Covenant contain?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_aaron's_priestly_lineage.htm">How can the exclusive priestly role assigned to Aaron's descendants (Numbers 18:1-7) be historically verified given the sparse archaeological evidence for tribal lineages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) That they may be joined unto thee.--There is an allusion here to the meaning of the name Levi, which was given to Leah's third son. (See <a href="/genesis/29-34.htm" title="And she conceived again, and bore a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined to me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.">Genesis 29:34</a>.) The Hebrew verb is the same as that which occurs in the speech of Leah.And minister unto thee: but thou and thy sons . . . --Or, and they shall minister unto thee, both unto thee and to thy sons with thee, before the tent of witness. The service of the Levites was executed before the tent--i.e., in the court; that of the priests was in the holy place, as well as in the court (<a href="/numbers/18-7.htm" title="Therefore you and your sons with you shall keep your priest's office for everything of the altar, and within the veil; and you shall serve: I have given your priest's office to you as a service of gift: and the stranger that comes near shall be put to death.">Numbers 18:7</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Thy brethren also of the tribe of Levi. The Levites generally, as distinguished from the Kohathites in particular (see on chapter 3). That they may be joined unto thee. וְילָּווּ, a play upon the name Levi (see on Genesis 29:34). But thou and thy sons with thee shall minister before the tabernacle of witness. The Hebrew has only וְאַתָּה וּבָנֶי אִתָּך, which may be rendered, "And thou and thy sons with thee (shall be)," etc., or more naturally read with what goes before, "that they may minister unto thee; both thee and thy sons with thee," etc. The Septuagint and the Targums appear to favour the former rendering, but it is not evident what distinction could be drawn between priests and Levites as to the mere fact of being before the tabernacle. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/18-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But bring הַקְרֵ֣ב (haq·rêḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> To come near, approach with you אִתָּ֔ךְ (’it·tāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among also וְגַ֣ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and your brothers אַחֶיךָ֩ (’a·ḥe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) from the tribe מַטֵּ֨ה (maṭ·ṭêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4294.htm">Strong's 4294: </a> A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe of Levi, לֵוִ֜י (lê·wî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3878.htm">Strong's 3878: </a> Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him the tribe שֵׁ֤בֶט (šê·ḇeṭ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe of your father, אָבִ֙יךָ֙ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father that they may join וְיִלָּו֥וּ (wə·yil·lā·wū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3867.htm">Strong's 3867: </a> To twine, to unite, to remain, to borrow, to lend you עָלֶ֖יךָ (‘ā·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against and assist וִֽישָׁרְת֑וּךָ (wî·šā·rə·ṯū·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to you וְאַתָּה֙ (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you and your sons וּבָנֶ֣יךָ (ū·ḇā·ne·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son before לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the Tent אֹ֥הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent of the Testimony. הָעֵדֻֽת׃ (hā·‘ê·ḏuṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5715.htm">Strong's 5715: </a> Testimony <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/18-2.htm">OT Law: Numbers 18:2 Your brothers also the tribe of Levi (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/18-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 18:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 18:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/18-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 18:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 18:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>