973 - Levite duties for the Kohathites and the Merarites

Levite duties for the Kohathites and the Merarites


Four of the descendants, of Kohath, were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 


The sons of Amram were Aaron and Moses. 


Aaron and his descendants were set apart, to dedicate the most holy things, to offer sacrifices, in the Lord’s presence, to serve the Lord, and to pronounce blessings, in His name forever. 


As for Moses, the man of God, his sons were included, with the tribe of Levi. 


The sons of Moses were Gershom and Eliezer. 


The descendants of Gershom included Shebuel, the family leader. 


Eliezer had only one son, Rehabiah, the family leader. 


Rehabiah had numerous descendants. 


The descendants of Izhar, included Shelomith, the family leader. 


The descendants of Hebron, included Jeriah (the family leader), Amariah (the second), Jahaziel (the third), and Jekameam (the fourth). 


The descendants of Uzziel, included Micah (the family leader) and Isshiah (the second). 


The descendants of Merari, included Mahli and Mushi. 


The sons of Mahli were Eleazar and Kish. 


Eleazar died with no sons, only daughters. 


His daughters married their cousins, the sons of Kish. 


Three, of the descendants, of Mushi, were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. 


These were the descendants, of Levi, by clans, the leaders, of their family groups, registered carefully, by name. 


Each had to be twenty years old, or older, to qualify, for service, in the house, of the Lord. 


For David said, 


“The Lord, the God of Israel, has given us peace, and He will always live, in Jerusalem. 


Now, the Levites will no longer need, to carry… the Tabernacle, and its furnishings, from place, to place.” 


In accordance, with David’s final instructions, all the Levites, twenty years old, or older, were registered, for service. 


The work, of the Levites, was to assist the priests, the descendants of Aaron, as they served, at the house, of the Lord. 


They also took care, of the courtyards, and side rooms, helped perform the ceremonies, of purification, and served, in many other ways, in the house of God. 


They were in charge, of the sacred bread, that was set out, on the table, the choice flour, for the grain offerings, the wafers …made without yeast, the cakes …cooked in olive oil, and the other mixed breads. 


They were also responsible. to check all the weights, and measures. 


And each morning …and evening, they stood, before the Lord, to sing songs, of thanks and praise, to Him.


They assisted, with the burnt offerings, that were presented, to the Lord, …on Sabbath days, at new moon celebrations, and at all the appointed festivals. 


The required number, of Levites, served, in the Lord’s presence, at all times, …following all the procedures, they had been given. 


And so, under the supervision , of the priests, the Levites watched over the Tabernacle …and the Temple …and faithfully carried out their duties, of service, at the house, of the Lord. 


1 Chronicles 23:12–32 (NLT)


Praise be to God!



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