And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle.
They must fulfill their duties to him and their responsibilities to the entire community at the tent of meeting, carrying out the work of the tabernacle.
This verse explains that the Levites were given specific responsibilities to serve both Aaron the high priest and the entire Israelite community in their worship at God's tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the duties assigned to the Levite tribe when the Israelites were camped at Mount Sinai after their exodus from Egypt. God had chosen the Levites to assist Aaron and his sons (the priests) in maintaining and operating the tabernacle, which was the portable sanctuary where God's presence dwelt among His people. This system of worship service was established as part of God's covenant with Israel and would continue throughout their wilderness wanderings.
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