Num 18:1-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Num 18:1-32: 18:1-32 The instructions given here arose from the need demonstrated in ch 17 for clear boundaries between the people and the priests and Levites. The distinctive privileges of the Levites were matched by significant responsibilities. One very important aspect of their work was to safeguard the Tabernacle from unauthorized entry (ch 16 ). Summary for Num 18:1-4: 18:1-4 The Lord gave special authority to Aaron , his sons (the priests), and his relatives (the Levites ), all of whom were held responsible for offenses against the sanctuary . But the priests alone were held responsible for their own violations of God’s instructions for their service.

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‏ Numbers 18:1-4

Summary for Num 18:1-32: 18:1-32 ^a The instructions given here arose from the need demonstrated in ch 17 ^b for clear boundaries between the people and the priests and Levites. The distinctive privileges of the Levites were matched by significant responsibilities. One very important aspect of their work was to safeguard the Tabernacle from unauthorized entry (ch 16 ^c).
Summary for Num 18:1-4: 18:1-4 ^d The Lord gave special authority to Aaron, his sons (the priests), and his relatives (the Levites), all of whom were held responsible for offenses against the sanctuary. But the priests alone were held responsible for their own violations of God’s instructions for their service.
Summary for Num 18:3-4: 18:3-4 ^e all their assigned duties: See 1:47-53 ^f; 3:5-38 ^g; 4:1-33 ^h.

• they must be careful: The Levites could go near only when the sacred objects were covered for transport.