And afterward they made ready for themselves, and for the priests: because the priests the sons of Aaron were busied in offering of burnt offerings and the fat until night; therefore the Levites prepared for themselves, and for the priests the sons of Aaron.
After that, they prepared food for themselves and for the priests, because the priests (who were descendants of Aaron) were busy offering burnt sacrifices and fat portions until nighttime. So the Levites prepared meals for themselves and for the priests who were Aaron's descendants.
The Levites took care of preparing meals for themselves and the priests because the priests were working late into the night performing their sacrificial duties.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King Josiah, Judah was undergoing religious reforms after the rediscovery of the Book of the Law, which prompted a return to faithful worship. Josiah organized a massive Passover celebration to restore proper observance as commanded in the scriptures, emphasizing obedience to God's commands. During this event, the Levites stepped in to prepare meals for themselves and the priests, who were occupied with performing the sacrifices until late in the evening.
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