KJV ORIGINAL
And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service thereof, and shall serve no more:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And when they reach fifty years old, they must stop doing the regular work of service and not serve in that way anymore.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse establishes that Levites were required to retire from their primary temple duties at age fifty.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the Levites, who were the tribe designated to serve in Israel's tabernacle (and later the temple). The Levites had specific duties including carrying the sacred furniture, assisting the priests, and maintaining the holy place. God established age limits for their service - they began at 25 and retired from active duty at 50, though they could continue in advisory roles.
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