Numbers 8:4-6

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁴ Now this was how the lampstand was made, out of hammered work of gold. From its base to its flowers, it was hammered work; according to the pattern that the Lord had shown Moses, so he made the lampstand.

Consecration and Service of the Levites

⁵ The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ⁶ Take the Levites from among the Israelites and cleanse them.