Numbers 18:5-7

Revised Geneva Translation

⁵ “Therefore, you shall keep the charge of the Sanctuary, and the charge of the Altar, so no more wrath

⁶ “For lo, I have taken your brothers, the Levites, from among the children of Israel (who, as a gift of yours, are given to the LORD, to do the service of the Tabernacle of the Congregation).

⁷ “But you, and your sons with you, shall keep your Priest’s office for all things of the Altar, and within the Veil. Therefore, you shall serve. I have made your Priest’s office an office of service. Therefore, the stranger who comes near shall be killed.”