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The story in exodus 8

 




After the Tabernacle was set up and the offerings were made, God spoke to Moses, giving instructions about the lamps in the Tabernacle. The Lord said, “Command Aaron to set up the lamps so that they give light in front of the lampstand, from evening till morning.”

Aaron arranged the seven lamps carefully, so the light would shine before the Lord in the Holy Place. This light symbolized God’s presence and guidance among His people as they journeyed through the wilderness.

Then the Lord instructed Moses about the purification of the Levites, the tribe chosen to serve in the Tabernacle. The Levites were to be ceremonially cleansed and dedicated to their sacred duties.

Moses gathered the Levites and had them purified with water. They were sprinkled with water of purification, and their clothes were washed. Then Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the Levites, consecrating them for service.

The Levites were presented before the Lord as a wave offering, symbolizing their complete dedication to God. They were to serve in the Tent of Meeting, responsible for its care and for assisting the priests.

God reminded Moses that the Levites were given in place of the firstborn sons of Israel, who were consecrated to the Lord. The Levites were set apart for His service, to minister before the Lord and care for the Tabernacle.

From the age of 25, the Levites were to begin their service, and they would retire at age 50, after which they could no longer perform the duties but could assist in other ways.

Through this sacred ceremony, the Levites were made holy and ready to serve, reflecting the special relationship between God and His people, and the care God took to set apart those who ministered before Him.


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