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Numbers 8:19

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

And I have given the Levites [as] a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the tabernacle of the congregation, and to make an atonement for the children of Israel: that there be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel come nigh unto the sanctuary.

Numbers 8:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Numbers 8:19

Theological / Devotional

To make an atonement. Literally, “to make a covering,” the same root word from which comes the word translated “mercy seat.” By discharging these services the Levites made atonement for the children of Israel.

Plague. Often a visitation for disobedience (Ex. 12:13; 30:12; Joshua 22:17). The Levites came between God and the congregation, thus providing a “cover” (atonement) for them.

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