Duties. The Levites were made up of three families, from Levi's sons Gershon (Gershom), Kohath, and Merari. (Ge 46:11; 1Ch 6:1) Each of these families was assigned a place near the tabernacle in the wilderness. The Kohathite family of Aaron camped in front of the tabernacle to the east. The other Kohathites camped on the south side, the Gershonites on the west, and the Merarites on the north. (Nu 3:23, 29, 35, 38) Setting up, dismantling, and carrying the tabernacle was the work of the Levites. When it was time to move, Aaron and his sons took down the curtain dividing the Holy from the Most Holy and covered the ark of the testimony, the altars, and other sacred furniture and utensils. The Kohathites then carried these things. The Gershonites transported the tent cloths, coverings, screens, courtyard hangings, and tent cords (evidently the cords of the tabernacle itself), and the Merarites took care of the panel frames, pillars, socket pedestals, tent pins and cords (cords of the courtyard surrounding the tabernacle).-Nu 1:50, 51; 3:25, 26, 30, 31, 36, 37; 4:4-33; 7:5-9.
The work of the Levites was highly organized under David, who appointed supervisors, officers, judges, gatekeepers, and treasurers, as well as a vast number to assist the priests in the temple, the courtyards, and the dining rooms in connection with the offerings, sacrifices, purification work, weighing, measuring, and various guard duties. Levite musicians were organized into 24 groups, similar to the priestly divisions, and served in rotation. Duties were determined by casting lots. In the case of the groups of gatekeepers, the particular gate assignment was chosen in the same way.-1Ch 23, 25, 26; 2Ch 35:3-5, 10.
In Moses' day it was at 30 years of age that a Levite assumed his full duties, such as bearing the tabernacle and its articles when it was being moved. (Nu 4:46-49) Some duties could be performed from the age of 25, but apparently not the laborious service, such as transporting the tabernacle. (Nu 8:24) In King David's time the age was reduced to 20 years. The reason David gave was that the tabernacle (now to be replaced by the temple) would no longer have to be carried about. Assignments of obligatory service terminated at the age of 50 years. (Nu 8:25, 26; 1Ch 23:24-26; see AGE.) The Levites needed to be well versed in the Law, often being called upon to read it in public and to teach it to the common people.-1Ch 15:27; 2Ch 5:12; 17:7-9; Ne 8:7-9.
Not all Levites did the service of the tabernacle. That was reserved for the priests. All priests were Levites, but not all Levites were priests.
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Book of Numbers. 14Thus shalt thou separate the Levites from among the children of Israel: and the Levites shall be mine. 15 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.The Levites were choses because God required them to look after the religious artifacts which were used by the priests, particularly the tabernacle.
The Levites were blessed with the duty of serving in the Tabernacle and later the Temple as priests and caretakers. They were also given the privilege of not inheriting land in Israel but instead receiving tithes and offerings from the other tribes to support their ministry.
The Levites were important to God because they were chosen to serve as priests of the Israelites and manage the Tabernacle. They were responsible for leading in worship, offering sacrifices, and teaching the people God's laws. God designated them to ensure proper order and reverence in religious practices.
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In the Old Testament, the Levites were supported by tithes and offerings from the other Israelite tribes. They did not receive a specific portion of land like the other tribes but were given cities to live in and were supported by the offerings brought to the tabernacle or temple.
The word - Leviticus - means "relating to the Levites". The Book of Leviticus in The Bible is about law and ritual - and the Levites (the descendants of Levi) were the priestly tribe of the Israelites.