And after that went the Levites in to do their service in the tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron, and before his sons: as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the Levites, so did they unto them.
After that, the Levites went in to serve in the tent of meeting, working under Aaron and his sons. They did everything exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses about the Levites.
The Levites began their official service in God's tabernacle, following all the instructions God had given Moses about how they should serve.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt, and God was establishing the structure for worship and community life. The Levites were specifically chosen from among the tribes to serve in the tabernacle, taking on roles that involved maintaining the sacred space and assisting the priests, who were descendants of Aaron. This verse highlights the moment when the Levites began their duties as commanded by God through Moses, emphasizing obedience and divine order in religious service.
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