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.”
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
“Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean.
Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.
But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assis
“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him.
And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense.