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They did with the Levites just as the LORD commanded Moses. <a href="/nlt/numbers/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> After that the Levites went into the Tabernacle to perform their duties, assisting Aaron and his sons. So they carried out all the commands that the LORD gave Moses concerning the Levites. <a href="/esv/numbers/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And after that the Levites went in to do their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron and his sons; as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did to them. <a href="/bsb/numbers/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After that, the Levites came to perform their service at the Tent of Meeting in the presence of Aaron and his sons. Thus they did with the Levites just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/kjv/numbers/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And after that went the Levites in to do their service in the tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron, and before his sons: as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did they unto them. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/8.htm">New King James Version</a> After that the Levites went in to do their work in the tabernacle of meeting before Aaron and his sons; as the LORD commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did to them. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then after that the Levites went in to perform their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron and his sons; just as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did to them. <a href="/nasb/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then after that the Levites went in to perform their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron and before his sons; just as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did to them. <a href="/nasb77/numbers/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then after that the Levites went in to perform their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron and before his sons; just as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did to them. <a href="/lsb/numbers/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then after that the Levites went in to perform their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron and before his sons; just as Yahweh had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did to them. <a href="/amp/numbers/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then after that the Levites went in to perform their service in the Tent of Meeting before Aaron and his sons; just as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did to them. <a href="/csb/numbers/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After that, the Levites came to do their work at the tent of meeting in the presence of Aaron and his sons. So they did to them as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After that, the Levites came to do their work at the tent of meeting in the presence of Aaron and his sons. So they did to them as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites. <a href="/asv/numbers/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And after that went the Levites in to do their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron, and before his sons: as Jehovah had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did they unto them. <a href="/cev/numbers/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After this, the Levites worked at the sacred tent as assistants to Aaron and his sons, just as the LORD had commanded. <a href="/erv/numbers/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And after that went the Levites in to do their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron, and before his sons: as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did they unto them. <a href="/gwt/numbers/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After that, the Levites came and did their work at the tent of meeting in the presence of Aaron and his sons. They did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/gnt/numbers/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> The people did everything the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites. And so the Levites were qualified to work in the Tent under Aaron and his sons. <a href="/isv/numbers/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> After this, the descendants of Levi entered into their work of service at the appointed place, in the presence of Aaron and his sons. They did everything that the LORD commanded Moses concerning the descendants of Levi. <a href="/msb/numbers/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After that, the Levites came to perform their service at the Tent of Meeting in the presence of Aaron and his sons. Thus they did with the Levites just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/net/numbers/8.htm">NET Bible</a> After this, the Levites went in to do their work in the tent of meeting before Aaron and before his sons. As the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did. <a href="/nheb/numbers/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> After that, the Levites went in to do their service in the Tent of Meeting before Aaron, and before his sons: as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did to them. <a href="/wbt/numbers/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And after that went the Levites in to perform their service in the tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron, and before his sons: as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did they to them. <a href="/web/numbers/8.htm">World English Bible</a> After that, the Levites went in to do their service in the Tent of Meeting before Aaron and before his sons: as Yahweh had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did to them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and afterward the Levites have gone in to do their service in the Tent of Meeting, before Aaron and before his sons; as YHWH has commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they have done to them. <a href="/ylt/numbers/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and afterwards have the Levites gone in to do their service in the tent of meeting, before Aaron and before his sons; as Jehovah hath commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they have done to them. <a href="/slt/numbers/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And after this the Levites went to serve their service in the tent of appointment, before Aaron and before his sons: as Jehovah commanded Moses for the Levites, so to them did they.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That being purified they might go into the tabernacle of the covenant to do their services before Aaron and his sons. As the Lord had commanded Moses touching the Levites, so was it done. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that, having been purified, they might enter to their duties in the tabernacle of the covenant before Aaron and his sons. Just as the Lord had instructed Moses about the Levites, so was it done. <a href="/nabre/numbers/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Only then did they enter upon their service in the tent of meeting under the supervision of Aaron and his sons. Exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so it was done with regard to them. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Thereafter the Levites went in to do their service in the tent of meeting in attendance on Aaron and his sons. As the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so they did with them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And after that the Levites went in to do their service in the tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron and before his sons; as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did unto them the children of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And after the Levites entered to minister their ministry in the Time Tent before Ahron and before his sons, and as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe about the Levites, so the children of Israel did to them.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And after that went the Levites in to do their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron, and before his sons; as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did they unto them. <a href="/sep/numbers/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And afterwards the Levites went in to minister in their service in the tabernacle of witness before Aaron, and before his sons; as the Lord appointed Moses concerning the Levites, so they did to them. <a href="/parallel/numbers/8-22.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=2967" 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/8.htm">Cleansing the Levites</a> …21The Levites purified themselves and washed their clothes, and Aaron presented them as a wave offering before the LORD. Aaron also made atonement for them to cleanse them. 22<a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥă·rê- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">After</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">that,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: la·‘ă·ḇōḏ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">to perform</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/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">their service</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: bə·’ō·hel (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">at the Tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4150.htm" title="4150: mō·w·‘êḏ (N-ms) -- Appointed time, place, or meeting. ">of Meeting</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.">in the presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">of Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: wə·lip̄·nê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇā·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and his sons.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">Thus</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">they did</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">with the Levites</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</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/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <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/29-44.htm">Exodus 29:44</a> So I will consecrate the Tent of Meeting and the altar, and I will consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests. <a href="/leviticus/8-6.htm">Leviticus 8:6-13</a> Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. / He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. ... <a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">1 Chronicles 23:28-32</a> but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, / as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. / They were also to stand every morning to give thanks and praise to the LORD, and likewise in the evening. ... <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="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Hebrews 9:6</a> When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. <a href="/exodus/40-12.htm">Exodus 40:12-15</a> Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water. / And you are to clothe Aaron with the holy garments, anoint him, and consecrate him, so that he may serve Me as a priest. / Bring his sons forward and clothe them with tunics. ... <a href="/leviticus/9-5.htm">Leviticus 9:5-6</a> So they took what Moses had commanded to the front of the Tent of Meeting, and the whole congregation drew near and stood before the LORD. / And Moses said, “This is what the LORD has commanded you to do, so that the glory of the LORD may appear to you.” <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">1 Kings 8:11</a> so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-14.htm">2 Chronicles 5:14</a> so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. <a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Acts 6:4</a> and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” <a href="/exodus/28-41.htm">Exodus 28:41</a> After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests. <a href="/leviticus/16-32.htm">Leviticus 16:32-33</a> The priest who is anointed and ordained to succeed his father as high priest shall make atonement. He will put on the sacred linen garments / and make atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, and for the priests and all the people of the assembly. <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="/2_corinthians/6-16.htm">2 Corinthians 6:16</a> What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” <a href="/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30</a> Anoint Aaron and his sons and consecrate them to serve Me as priests.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And after that went the Levites in to do their service in the tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron, and before his sons: as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did they to them.after that<a href="/numbers/8-15.htm">Numbers 8:15</a> And after that shall the Levites go in to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt cleanse them, and offer them for an offering.<a href="/2_chronicles/30-15.htm">2 Chronicles 30:15-17,27</a> Then they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the second month: and the priests and the Levites were ashamed, and sanctified themselves, and brought in the burnt offerings into the house of the LORD… <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a> And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.as the Lord<a href="/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/8-21.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-13.htm">Attendance</a> <a href="/numbers/8-20.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/8-20.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-25.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/numbers/8-20.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/numbers/8-19.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/8-5.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/8-20.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/numbers/8-15.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/numbers/8-19.htm">Service</a> <a href="/galatians/3-25.htm">Supervision</a> <a href="/numbers/8-19.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/8-19.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/9-6.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Attendance</a> <a href="/numbers/9-5.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Congregation</a> <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Meeting</a> <a href="/numbers/8-23.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/numbers/9-4.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-2.htm">Supervision</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 8</div>1. <a href="/numbers/8-1.htm">How the lamps are to be lighted</a> 5. <a href="/numbers/8-5.htm">The consecration of the Levites</a> 23. <a href="/numbers/8-23.htm">The age and time of their service</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/8.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/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After that, the Levites came to perform their service The Levites were set apart for service to God, distinct from the other tribes of Israel. This phrase indicates the completion of their consecration process, which involved purification rituals and offerings (<a href="/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5-21</a>). Their service was essential for the functioning of the Tabernacle, as they assisted the priests and maintained the sacred space. This role foreshadows the New Testament concept of believers as a "royal priesthood" (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>), serving God in various capacities.at the Tent of Meeting The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It was a portable sanctuary, meticulously constructed according to divine specifications (Exodus 25-31). The Levites' service here underscores the importance of maintaining holiness and order in worship, a principle that carries into Christian worship practices today.in the presence of Aaron and his sons Aaron and his sons were the appointed priests, with Aaron serving as the first high priest. Their presence signifies the oversight and authority they held over the Levites. This hierarchical structure ensured that the worship and sacrifices were conducted according to God's commands. The priesthood of Aaron is a type of Christ, who is our High Priest, mediating between God and humanity (<a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>).Thus they did with the Levites This phrase emphasizes obedience to God's instructions. The Levites' consecration and service were carried out precisely as commanded, reflecting the broader biblical theme of obedience as a demonstration of faith. This obedience is mirrored in the New Testament, where believers are called to live according to God's will (<a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>).just as the LORD had commanded Moses Moses, as the mediator of God's covenant with Israel, received direct instructions from the LORD. The phrase highlights the divine authority behind the Levites' service and the importance of adhering to God's commands. This obedience to divine instruction is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, illustrating the necessity of following God's revealed will for His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a> A tribe set apart for religious duties and service to the Tabernacle, representing dedication and holiness. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_tent_of_meeting.htm">The Tent of Meeting</a> The sacred place where God met with Moses and the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 3. <a href="/topical/a/aaron_and_his_sons.htm">Aaron and his sons</a> The priestly family responsible for overseeing the Levites and performing sacrifices, representing spiritual leadership. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader and prophet who communicated God's commands to the Israelites, representing obedience and faithfulness. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_command.htm">The LORD's Command</a> The divine instructions given to Moses, emphasizing the importance of following God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/dedication_to_service.htm">Dedication to Service</a> Just as the Levites were set apart for God's work, Christians are called to dedicate their lives to serving God and others. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a> The Levites' service was in accordance with God's instructions, reminding us of the importance of aligning our actions with God's Word. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_leadership.htm">Spiritual Leadership</a> Aaron and his sons' oversight of the Levites highlights the need for godly leadership in the church and community. <a href="/topical/p/presence_of_god.htm">Presence of God</a> The Tent of Meeting symbolizes God's desire to dwell among His people, encouraging us to seek His presence in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_purity.htm">Holiness and Purity</a> The consecration of the Levites underscores the call to live holy and pure lives as followers of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 8</a> <a href="/q/how_do_levites_replace_firstborns.htm">If the Levites replaced all Israel's firstborn in worship (Numbers 8:16-18), how does this reconcile with earlier promises safeguarding the special status of firstborns?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_num_8_10_align_with_other_rites.htm">How does the ritual laying on of hands in Numbers 8:10 align or conflict with other priestly consecration rites in the Torah?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_levites_start_at_25_or_30.htm">Why does Numbers 8:24-25 state Levites begin serving at age 25, while Numbers 4:3 says they start at age 30?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_levites_in_2_chr_23_8.htm">What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - In the tabernacle of the congregation. This can only mean that they went in after the holy things had been packed up in order to take the fabric to pieces; no one but the priests went into the tabernacle for any other purpose, or at any other time. <a href="/commentaries/numbers/8-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>After וְאַחֲרֵי־ (wə·’a·ḥă·rê-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part that, כֵ֞ן (ḵên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus the Levites הַלְוִיִּ֗ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi came בָּ֣אוּ (bā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to perform לַעֲבֹ֤ד (la·‘ă·ḇōḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave their service עֲבֹֽדָתָם֙ (‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> Work of any kind at the Tent בְּאֹ֣הֶל (bə·’ō·hel) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent of Meeting מוֹעֵ֔ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4150.htm">Strong's 4150: </a> Appointed time, place, or meeting in the presence לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face of Aaron אַהֲרֹ֖ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and his sons. בָנָ֑יו (ḇā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son So כֵּ֖ן (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus they did עָשׂ֥וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make to the Levites הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi just as כַּאֲשֶׁר֩ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had commanded צִוָּ֨ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order Moses. מֹשֶׁה֙ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/8-22.htm">Numbers 8:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/8-22.htm">Numbers 8:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/8-22.htm">Numbers 8:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/8-22.htm">Numbers 8:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/8-22.htm">Numbers 8:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/8-22.htm">Numbers 8:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/8-22.htm">Numbers 8:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/8-22.htm">Numbers 8:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/8-22.htm">Numbers 8:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/8-22.htm">Numbers 8:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/8-22.htm">OT Law: Numbers 8:22 After that the Levites went (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/8-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 8:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/8-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 8:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 8:23" /></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>