LEVITES, THE
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Descended from Jacob's third son
Prophecies respecting
Originally consisted for three families or divisions
Not numbered with Israel
Numbered separately after the people from a month old
Chosen by God for service of the sanctuary
Were consecrated
Taken instead of the first-born of Israel
Zeal against idolatry a cause of their appointment
Entered on their service at twenty-five years of age
Numbered as ministers at thirty
Superannuated at fifty
When superannuated required to perform the less arduous duties
Given to Aaron and sons
Encamped round the tabernacle
Marched in the centre of Israel
Guarded king's person and house in times of danger
Had no inheritance in Israel
The Jews to be kind and benevolent to
Eight and forty cities with extensive suburbs, appointed for
The tithes given to, for their support
Bound to give a tenth of their tithes to the priests
Had a part of their offerings
Served in courses after captivity
Had chiefs or officers over them
Were all under control of the high priest's deputy
While in attendance lodged around the temple
Punished with death for encroaching on the priestly office
Punishment of Korah and others of, for offering incense
FAMILIES, AS NUMBERED
Of Gershom
Of Kohath
Of Merari
CEREMONIES AT CONSECRATION OF
Cleansing and purifying
Making a sin-offering for
Elders of Israel laying their hands on them
Presenting them to God as an offering for the people
Setting before the priest and presenting them as their offering to God
SERVICES OF
Ministering to the Lord
Ministering to priests
Ministering to the people
Keeping the charge of the sanctuary
Keeping sacred instruments and vessels
Keeping sacred oil, flour, &c
Keeping sacred treasures
Taking charge of the tithes, offerings, &c
Doing the service of tabernacle
Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Preparing the sacrifices for the priests
Preparing the show bread
Purifying the holy things
Regulating weights and measures
Teaching the people
Blessing the people
Keeping the gates of the temple
Conducting the sacred music
Singing praises before the army
Judging and deciding in controversies
DAVID
Numbered them first from thirty years old
Divided them into four classed
By his last words had them numbered from twenty years old
Made them serve from twenty on account of the lightness of their duties
Subdivided into 24 courses
Made them attend in courses