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
This verse describes the great Passover celebration organized by King Josiah around 621 BC, one of the most significant religious reforms in Judah's history. The priests (descendants of Aaron) had the exclusive duty of offering sacrifices at the temple, while the Levites assisted with various temple services including food preparation and logistics.
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