But thus do unto them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach unto the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service and to his burden:
But do this for them so they will live and not die when they come near the most holy things: Aaron and his sons must go in first and assign each person to their specific job and what they should carry.
God is establishing a safety protocol where only the priests can assign the Levites their duties with the sacred items, protecting them from death.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was given during Israel's time in the wilderness when God was organizing how the Levites would handle the sacred items of the tabernacle. The 'most holy things' referred to the ark of the covenant and other sacred objects that were so holy that improper contact could result in death. Only Aaron and his sons, as ordained priests, could safely approach these items and prepare them for transport.
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