KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces God beginning to give Moses specific instructions about the Levites' duties.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Israel's time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt, when God was organizing the twelve tribes and establishing the priesthood. The Levites were set apart as the tribe responsible for caring for the tabernacle and assisting the priests. God was giving Moses detailed instructions about how different Levite families would handle the sacred objects and maintain worship.
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