Numbers 3:6
New International Version
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him.

New Living Translation
“Call forward the tribe of Levi, and present them to Aaron the priest to serve as his assistants.

English Standard Version
“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.

Berean Standard Bible
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him.

King James Bible
Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.

New King James Version
“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.

New American Standard Bible
“Bring the tribe of Levi forward and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.

NASB 1995
“Bring the tribe of Levi near and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.

NASB 1977
“Bring the tribe of Levi near and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Bring the tribe of Levi near and have them stand before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.

Amplified Bible
“Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them before Aaron the priest, so that they may serve him.

Christian Standard Bible
“Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them to the priest Aaron to assist him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him.

American Standard Version
Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.

Contemporary English Version
Assign the Levi tribe to Aaron the priest. They will be his assistants

English Revised Version
Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Bring the tribe of Levi, and have them stand in front of the priest Aaron to assist him.

Good News Translation
"Bring forward the tribe of Levi and appoint them as servants of Aaron the priest.

International Standard Version
"Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them to Aaron the priest so they may serve him.

Majority Standard Bible
?Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him.

NET Bible
"Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.

New Heart English Bible
"Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.

Webster's Bible Translation
Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.

World English Bible
“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and you have caused it to stand before Aaron the priest, and they have served him,

Young's Literal Translation
'Bring near the tribe of Levi, and thou hast caused it to stand before Aaron the priest, and they have served him,

Smith's Literal Translation
Bring near the tribe of Levi, and make it stand before Aaron the priest; and they served him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Bring the tribe of Levi, and make them stand in the sight of Aaron the priest to minister to him, and let them watch,

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Bring forward the tribe of Levi, and cause them to stand in the sight of Aaron the priest, in order to minister to him. And let them keep watch outside,

New American Bible
Summon the tribe of Levi and station them before Aaron the priest to serve him.

New Revised Standard Version
Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, so that they may assist him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present it before Ahron the Priest and it shall serve him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Take the tribe of Levi, and thou shalt set them before Aaron the priest, and they shall minister to him,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Duties of the Levites
5Then the LORD said to Moses, 6“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. 7They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle.…

Cross References
Exodus 28:1
“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.

Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Hebrews 5:4
No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

1 Samuel 2:28
And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

Exodus 32:26-29
So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. / He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” / The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead. ...

Malachi 2:4-7
Then you will know that I have sent you this commandment so that My covenant with Levi may continue,” says the LORD of Hosts. / “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. / True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity. ...

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Hebrews 7:11-12
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

Leviticus 8:6-13
Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. / He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. ...

Acts 6:4
and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

1 Corinthians 9:13
Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings?

2 Corinthians 3:6
And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Hebrews 9:6-7
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.


Treasury of Scripture

Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.

Numbers 1:49-53
Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children of Israel: …

Numbers 2:17,33
Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards…

Numbers 8:6-15,22-26
Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them…

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Numbers 3
1. The sons of Aaron
5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn
14. Are numbered by their families
21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites
27. Of the Kohathites
33. Of the Merarites
38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron
40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites
44. The balances are refunded














Bring the tribe of Levi
The tribe of Levi was set apart by God for special service in the tabernacle, a role that would later extend to the temple. This separation is rooted in the events of Exodus 32, where the Levites stood with Moses against idolatry. Their dedication to God’s service is a recurring theme, emphasizing holiness and obedience. The Levites did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes, as their inheritance was the Lord Himself (Numbers 18:20-24).

and present them to Aaron the priest
Aaron, the brother of Moses, was appointed as the first high priest. Presenting the Levites to Aaron signifies their role as assistants to the priesthood, highlighting the hierarchical structure within the religious duties of Israel. This presentation underscores the importance of order and divine appointment in worship practices. Aaron's priesthood is a type of Christ, who is our High Priest, interceding on our behalf (Hebrews 4:14-16).

to assist him
The Levites were tasked with various duties related to the tabernacle, including its transportation, maintenance, and protection. Their assistance was crucial for the functioning of the tabernacle, which was the center of Israelite worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. This assistance prefigures the role of believers as a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9), serving God and supporting the ministry of reconciliation through Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Tribe of Levi
The Levites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, set apart for religious duties and service to God. They were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were instead dedicated to serving in the tabernacle and later the temple.

2. Aaron the Priest
Aaron, the brother of Moses, was the first high priest of Israel. He was chosen by God to lead the priestly duties and serve as a mediator between God and the people.

3. The Tabernacle
The central place of worship for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a portable sanctuary where God's presence dwelled among His people.

4. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the law from God on Mount Sinai. He was responsible for conveying God's instructions to the people, including the organization of the Levites.

5. The Wilderness Journey
The period during which the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, a time of testing, instruction, and preparation for entering Canaan.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Service in God's Kingdom
The Levites were set apart for service, reminding us that God calls each believer to serve in His kingdom according to their gifts and calling.

The Role of Support in Ministry
Just as the Levites assisted Aaron, we are called to support those in leadership and ministry, recognizing that every role is vital to the functioning of the body of Christ.

Holiness and Dedication
The Levites' dedication to God’s service underscores the call for believers to live holy and dedicated lives, set apart for God's purposes.

God's Sovereign Choice
The selection of the Levites illustrates God's sovereign choice and purpose, encouraging us to trust in His plans and timing for our lives.Verse 6. - Bring the tribe of Levi near. Not by any outward act of presentation, but by assigning to them solemnly the duties following. The expression is often used of servants coming to receive orders from their masters.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Bring
הַקְרֵב֙ (haq·rêḇ)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

the tribe
מַטֵּ֣ה (maṭ·ṭêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Levi
לֵוִ֔י (lê·wî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

and present
וְֽהַעֲמַדְתָּ֣ (wə·ha·‘ă·maḏ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

them to
לִפְנֵ֖י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

Aaron
אַהֲרֹ֣ן (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

the priest
הַכֹּהֵ֑ן (hak·kō·hên)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548: Priest

to assist him.
וְשֵׁרְת֖וּ (wə·šê·rə·ṯū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to


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