Numbers 8:1

Introduction

Directions how the lamps are to be lighted, Num 8:1-3. How the candlestick was formed, Num 8:4. The Levites to be consecrated to their service by being cleansed, sprinkled, shaved, purified, and their clothes washed, Num 8:5-7. To offer a meat-offering and a sin-offering, Num 8:8. The people to put their hands upon them, Num 8:9, Num 8:10. Aaron is to offer them before the Lord, Num 8:11. The Levites to lay their hands on the heads of the bullocks, etc., Num 8:12. The Levites are taken to assist Aaron and his sons in the place of all the first-born of Israel, Num 8:13-19. Moses and Aaron do as they were commanded, the Levites are presented, purified, and commence their service, Num 8:20-22. They are to begin their service at twenty-five years of age, and leave off at fifty, Num 8:23-25. After this they shall have the general inspection of the service, Num 8:26.
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