KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt give the Levites unto Aaron and to his sons: they are wholly given unto him out of the children of Israel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must assign the Levites to serve under Aaron and his sons. They are completely dedicated to him from among all the Israelites.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses to put the Levite tribe under Aaron's leadership to serve in the tabernacle worship.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given during Israel's time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. God was organizing the twelve tribes for worship and travel, designating the Levites as the priestly assistants. Aaron was Moses' brother and had been chosen as the high priest, with his sons serving as priests under him.
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