And they shall be joined unto thee, and keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, for all the service of the tabernacle: and a stranger shall not come nigh unto you.
They will join with you and take care of the Tent of Meeting, doing all the work that needs to be done there. No outsider should come near you while you're serving.
God is telling Aaron that the Levites will work alongside the priests to care for the tabernacle, but only authorized people can approach this sacred work.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was given to Aaron during Israel's wilderness journey, establishing the roles of priests and Levites in caring for the tabernacle. The Levites were chosen by God to assist the priests (Aaron's descendants) in maintaining and transporting the portable worship center. The restriction against 'strangers' (non-Levites) approaching was to maintain the holiness and proper order of worship.
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