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Tribe of Levi

Israelite tribe

Descendants of Jacob's son Levi set apart to assist the priests with tabernacle and temple service.

303 appearances23 Bible books5 known aliases

Who or what is this?

Descendants of 's son Levi who were set apart for service at the tabernacle and temple, assisting the Aaronic priests with sacrifices, music, gatekeeping, and teaching the Law. They received no tribal allotment of land but were given cities throughout Israel and supported by tithes. The Levites are central to the cultic life described in Numbers, Chronicles, , and .

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