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Keywords: AARON,ELEAZAR (ELEAZER),PHINEHAS,PUTIEL
Description: Exodus 6:25
NET Translation: Now Eleazar son of Aaron married one of the daughters of Putiel and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the fathers’ households of Levi according to their clans.
DARBY Translation: And Eleazar Aaron's son took [one] of the daughters of Putiel as wife; and she bore him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the LEVITES according to their families.
KJV Translation: And Eleazar Aaron's son took him [one] of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these [are] the heads of the fathers of the LEVITES according to their families.
Keywords: AARON,ISRAEL,REVELATION,ABIHU,CALL,ELEAZAR (ELEAZER),ITHAMAR,LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,NADAB,PRIEST,TYPES
Description: Exodus 28:1
NET Translation: “And you, bring near to you your brother Aaron and his sons with him from among the Israelites, so that they may minister as my priests—Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt take thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may serve meD599 as priest Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.
KJV Translation: And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, [even] Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.
Verse Intro: The Priests' Garments
Keywords: AARON,BONNET,DRESS,GIRDLE,LEVITES,PRIEST
Description: Exodus 29:9
NET Translation: and wrap the sashes around Aaron and his sons and put headbands on them, and so the ministry of priesthood will belong to them by a perpetual ordinance. Thus you are to consecrate Aaron and his sons.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt gird them with the girdle Aaron and his sons, and bind the high caps on them; and the priesthood shall be theirs for an everlasting statute; and thou shalt consecrateD621 Aaron and his sons.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and putK463the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrateK464Aaron and his sons.
Keywords: LEVITES,RELIGIOUS ZEAL
Description: Exodus 32:26
NET Translation: So Moses stood at the entrance of the camp and said, “Whoever is for the Lord, come to me.” All the LEVITES gathered around him,
DARBY Translation: And Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, He that is for Jehovah, [let him come] to me. And all the sons of Levi gathered to him.
KJV Translation: Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who [is] on the LORD'S side? [let him come] unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.
Keywords: PUNISHMENT
Description: Exodus 32:28
NET Translation: The LEVITES did what Moses ordered, and that day about 3,000 men of the people died.
DARBY Translation: And the sons of Levi did according to the word of Moses; and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
KJV Translation: And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
Keywords: ITHAMAR,TABERNACLE
Description: Exodus 38:21
NET Translation: This is the inventory of the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the testimony, which was counted by the order of Moses, being the work of the LEVITES under the direction of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest.
DARBY Translation: These are the things numbered of the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the testimony, which were counted, according to the commandment of Moses, by the service of the LEVITES, under the hand of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest.
KJV Translation: This is the sum of the tabernacle, [even] of the tabernacle of testimony, as it was counted, according to the commandment of Moses, [for] the service of the LEVITES, by the hand of Ithamar, son to Aaron the priest.
Verse Intro: Materials for the Tabernacle
Keywords: LEVITES,PRIEST
Description: Leviticus 25:32
NET Translation: As for the cities of the LEVITES, the houses in the cities which they possess, the LEVITES must have a perpetual right of redemption.
DARBY Translation: But as to the cities of the LEVITES, the houses in the cities of their possession, the LEVITES shall have a perpetual right of redemption.
KJV Translation: Notwithstanding the cities of the LEVITES, [and] the houses of the cities of their possession, may the LEVITES redeem at any time.
Description: Leviticus 25:33
NET Translation: Whatever someone among the LEVITES might redeem—the sale of a house which is his property in a city—must revert in the Jubilee, because the houses of the cities of the LEVITES are their property in the midst of the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: And if any one redeem from one of the LEVITES, then the house that was sold, in the city of his possessionLEVITES hath redeemed, a house sold, or the city of his possession.'" href="#" data-html="true" data-toggle="tooltip">D919, shall go out in the jubilee; for the houses of the cities of the LEVITES are their possession among the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: And if a man purchase of the LEVITESLEVITES redeem them." href="#" data-html="true" data-toggle="tooltip">K597, then the house that was sold, and the city of his possession, shall go out in [the year of] jubile: for the houses of the cities of the LEVITES [are] their possession among the children of Israel.
Keywords: ARMIES,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 1:47
NET Translation: But the LEVITES, according to the tribe of their fathers, were not numbered among them.
DARBY Translation: But the LEVITES after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them.
KJV Translation: But the LEVITES after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them.
Verse Intro: LEVITES Exempted
Keywords: LEVITES,TABERNACLE
Description: Numbers 1:50
NET Translation: But appoint the LEVITES over the tabernacle of the testimony, over all its furnishings and over everything in it. They must carry the tabernacle and all its furnishings; and they must attend to it and camp around it.
DARBY Translation: But thou, appoint the LEVITES over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that belong to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and all its vessels; and they shall serve it, and round about the tabernacle shall they encamp;
KJV Translation: But thou shalt appoint the LEVITES over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that [belong] to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof; and they shall minister unto it, and shall encamp round about the tabernacle.
Keywords: STRANGERS,TABERNACLE
Description: Numbers 1:51
NET Translation: Whenever the tabernacle is to move, the LEVITES must take it down, and whenever the tabernacle is to be reassembled, the LEVITES must set it up. Any unauthorized person who approaches it must be killed.
DARBY Translation: and when the tabernacle setteth forward, the LEVITES shall take it down; and when the tabernacle encampeth, the LEVITES shall set it up; and the stranger that cometh near shall be put to death.
KJV Translation: And when the tabernacle setteth forward, the LEVITES shall take it down: and when the tabernacle is to be pitched, the LEVITES shall set it up: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.
Description: Numbers 1:53
NET Translation: But the LEVITES must camp around the tabernacle of the testimony, so that the Lord’s anger will not fall on the Israelite community. The LEVITES are responsible for the care of the tabernacle of the testimony.”
DARBY Translation: but the LEVITES shall encamp round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there come not wrath upon the assembly of the children of Israel; and the LEVITES shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony.
KJV Translation: But the LEVITES shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the LEVITES shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony.
Keywords: ARMIES,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 2:17
NET Translation: “Then the tent of meeting with the camp of the LEVITES will travel in the middle of the camps. They will travel in the same order as they camped, each in his own place under his standard.
DARBY Translation: And the tent of meeting shall set forth, the camp of the LEVITES in the midst of the camps; as they encamp, so shall they set forth, every man in his place, according to their standards.
KJV Translation: Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the LEVITES in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards.
Keywords: ARMIES,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 2:33
NET Translation: But the LEVITES were not numbered among the other Israelites, as the Lord commanded Moses.
DARBY Translation: But the LEVITES were not numbered among the children of Israel; as Jehovah had commanded Moses.
KJV Translation: But the LEVITES were not numbered among the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.
Keywords: MINISTER,CHRISTIAN
Description: Numbers 3:5
NET Translation: The Lord spoke to Moses:
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,
KJV Translation: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Verse Intro: Duties of the LEVITES
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 3:6
NET Translation: “Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.
DARBY Translation: Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him;
KJV Translation: Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.
Keywords: LEVITES,PRIEST
Description: Numbers 3:9
NET Translation: You are to assign the LEVITES to Aaron and his sons; they will be assigned exclusively to him out of all the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt give the LEVITES to Aaron and to his sons: they are wholly given to him out ofD935 the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt give the LEVITES unto Aaron and to his sons: they [are] wholly given unto him out of the children of Israel.
Keywords: FIRSTBORN,LEVITES,SUBSTITUTION
Description: Numbers 3:12
NET Translation: “Look, I myself have taken the LEVITES from among the Israelites instead of every firstborn who opens the womb among the Israelites. So the LEVITES belong to me,
DARBY Translation: And I, behold, I have taken the LEVITES from among the children of Israel instead of every firstborn that breaketh open the womb among the children of Israel, and the LEVITES shall be mine;
KJV Translation: And I, behold, I have taken the LEVITES from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the matrix among the children of Israel: therefore the LEVITES shall be mine;
Keywords: CENSUS,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 3:14
NET Translation: Then the Lord spoke to Moses in the desert of Sinai:
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,
KJV Translation: And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,
Description: Numbers 3:15
NET Translation: “Number the LEVITES by their clans and their families; every male from a month old and upward you are to number.”
DARBY Translation: Number the sons of Levi according to their fathers' houses, after their families; every male from a month old and upward shalt thou number them.
KJV Translation: Number the children of Levi after the house of their fathers, by their families: every male from a month old and upward shalt thou number them.
Keywords: GERSHON,LEVITES,MERARI
Description: Numbers 3:17
NET Translation: These were the sons of Levi by their names: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
DARBY Translation: And these are the sons of Levi by their names: Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.
KJV Translation: And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.
Keywords: LEVITES,LIBNI,SHIMEI
Description: Numbers 3:18
NET Translation: These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.
DARBY Translation: And these are the names of the sons of Gershon according to their families: Libni and Shimei.
KJV Translation: And these [are] the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 3:20
NET Translation: The sons of Merari by their families were Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the LEVITES by their clans.
DARBY Translation: And the sons of Merari according to their families: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the LEVITES according to their fathers' houses.
KJV Translation: And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These [are] the families of the LEVITES according to the house of their fathers.
Keywords: LEVITES,LIBNI
Description: Numbers 3:21
NET Translation: From Gershon came the family of the Libnites and the family of the Shimeites; these were the families of the Gershonites.
DARBY Translation: Of Gershon, the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these are the families of the Gershonites.
KJV Translation: Of Gershon [was] the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these [are] the families of the Gershonites.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 3:23
NET Translation: The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle toward the west.
DARBY Translation: The families of the Gershonites encamped behind the tabernacle westward.
KJV Translation: The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward.
Keywords: ALTAR,AMRAM,KOHATH,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 3:27
NET Translation: From Kohath came the family of the Amramites, the family of the Izharites, the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites; these were the families of the Kohathites.
DARBY Translation: And of Kohath, the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.
KJV Translation: And of Kohath [was] the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these [are] the families of the Kohathites.
Keywords: ELEAZAR (ELEAZER),LEVITES,PRIEST
Description: Numbers 3:32
NET Translation: Now the head of all the Levitical leaders was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible for the sanctuary.
DARBY Translation: And the prince of princes of the LEVITES was Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest: he had the oversight of them that kept the charge of the sanctuary.
KJV Translation: And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest [shall be] chief over the chief of the LEVITES, [and have] the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.
Keywords: LEVITES,MERARI
Description: Numbers 3:33
NET Translation: From Merari came the family of the Mahlites and the family of the Mushites; these were the families of Merari.
DARBY Translation: Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari.
KJV Translation: Of Merari [was] the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these [are] the families of Merari.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 3:38
NET Translation: But those who were to camp in front of the tabernacle on the east, in front of the tent of meeting, were Moses, Aaron, and his sons. They were responsible for the needs of the sanctuary and for the needs of the Israelites, but the unauthorized person who approached was to be put to death.
DARBY Translation: And those who encamped before the tabernacle eastward, before the tent of meeting toward the sunrising, were Moses, and Aaron and his sons, who kept the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh near shall be put to death.
KJV Translation: But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, [even] before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, [shall be] Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.
Description: Numbers 3:39
NET Translation: All who were numbered of the LEVITES, whom Moses and Aaron numbered by the word of the Lord, according to their families, every male from a month old and upward, were 22,000.
DARBY Translation: All that were numbered of the LEVITES, whom Moses and Aaron numbered at the commandment of Jehovah, according to their families, all the males from a month old and upward, were twenty-two thousand.
KJV Translation: All that were numbered of the LEVITES, which Moses and Aaron numbered at the commandment of the LORD, throughout their families, all the males from a month old and upward, [were] twenty and two thousand.
Keywords: LEVITES,SUBSTITUTION
Description: Numbers 3:41
NET Translation: And take the LEVITES for me—I am the Lord—instead of all the firstborn males among the Israelites, and the livestock of the LEVITES instead of all the firstborn of the livestock of the Israelites.”
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt take the LEVITES for me (I am Jehovah) instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel; and the cattle of the LEVITES, instead of all the firstlings among the cattle of the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt take the LEVITES for me (I [am] the LORD) instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel; and the cattle of the LEVITES instead of all the firstlings among the cattle of the children of Israel.
Keywords: SUBSTITUTION
Description: Numbers 3:45
NET Translation: “Take the LEVITES instead of all the firstborn males among the Israelites, and the livestock of the LEVITES instead of their livestock. And the LEVITES will be mine. I am the Lord.
DARBY Translation: Take the LEVITES instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the LEVITES instead of their cattle; and the LEVITES shall be mine: I am Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Take the LEVITES instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the LEVITES instead of their cattle; and the LEVITES shall be mine: I [am] the LORD.
Keywords: PRIEST,REDEMPTION
Description: Numbers 3:46
NET Translation: And for the redemption of the 273 firstborn males of the Israelites who exceed the number of the LEVITES,
DARBY Translation: And for those that are to be ransomed, the two hundred and seventy-three of the firstborn of the children of Israel, which are in excess over the LEVITES,
KJV Translation: And for those that are to be redeemed of the two hundred and threescore and thirteen of the firstborn of the children of Israel, which are more than the LEVITES;
Description: Numbers 3:49
NET Translation: So Moses took the redemption money from those who were in excess of those redeemed by the LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: And Moses took the ransom-money from them that were over and above those who were ransomed by the LEVITES;
KJV Translation: And Moses took the redemption money of them that were over and above them that were redeemed by the LEVITES:
Keywords: AARON,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 4:1
NET Translation: Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron:
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,
KJV Translation: And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
Verse Intro: Duties of the Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites"""
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 4:2
NET Translation: “Take a census of the Kohathites from among the LEVITES, by their families and by their clans,
DARBY Translation: Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, according to their fathers' houses,
KJV Translation: Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 4:3
NET Translation: from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, all who enter the company to do the work in the tent of meeting.
DARBY Translation: from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, all that enter into the serviceD939, to do the work in the tent of meeting.
KJV Translation: From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.
Keywords: AARON,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 4:17
NET Translation: Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron:
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,
KJV Translation: And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 4:18
NET Translation: “Do not allow the tribe of the families of the Kohathites to be cut off from among the LEVITES;
DARBY Translation: Ye shall not cut off the families of the Kohathites from among the LEVITES,
KJV Translation: Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the LEVITES:
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 4:23
NET Translation: You must number them from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, all who enter the company to do the work of the tent of meeting.
DARBY Translation: From thirty years old and upward to fifty years old shalt thou number them; every one that cometh to labour in the work, to perform the serviceD948 in the tent of meeting.
KJV Translation: From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to perform the serviceK620, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.
Keywords: ITHAMAR,LEVITES,PRIEST
Description: Numbers 4:28
NET Translation: This is the service of the families of the Gershonites concerning the tent of meeting. Their responsibilities will be under the authority of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.
DARBY Translation: This is the service of the families of the sons of Gershon in the tent of meeting, and their charge shall be under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
KJV Translation: This [is] the service of the families of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation: and their charge [shall be] under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 4:30
NET Translation: You must number them from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, all who enter the company to do the work of the tent of meeting.
DARBY Translation: from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the labourD950, to perform the service of the tent of meeting.
KJV Translation: From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the serviceK623, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 4:31
NET Translation: This is what they are responsible to carry as their entire service in the tent of meeting: the frames of the tabernacle, its crossbars, its posts, its sockets,
DARBY Translation: And this shall be the charge of their burden, according to all their service in the tent of meeting: the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and bases thereof,
KJV Translation: And this [is] the charge of their burden, according to all their service in the tabernacle of the congregation; the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and sockets thereof,
Keywords: LEVITES,PRIEST
Description: Numbers 4:33
NET Translation: This is the service of the families of the Merarites, their entire service concerning the tent of meeting, under the authority of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.”
DARBY Translation: This is the service of the families of the sons of Merari, according to all their service in the tent of meeting, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
KJV Translation: This [is] the service of the families of the sons of Merari, according to all their service, in the tabernacle of the congregation, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
Description: Numbers 4:46
NET Translation: All who were numbered of the LEVITES, whom Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of Israel numbered by their families and by their clans,
DARBY Translation: All those that were numbered of the LEVITES, whom Moses and Aaron and the princes of Israel numbered, after their families and according to their fathers' houses,
KJV Translation: All those that were numbered of the LEVITES, whom Moses and Aaron and the chief of Israel numbered, after their families, and after the house of their fathers,
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 4:47
NET Translation: from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, everyone who entered to do the work of service and the work of carrying relating to the tent of meeting—
DARBY Translation: from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that came to serve [in] the work of the service, and [in] the work of carrying, in the tent of meeting,
KJV Translation: From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that came to do the service of the ministry, and the service of the burden in the tabernacle of the congregation,
Description: Numbers 7:5
NET Translation: “Receive these gifts from them, that they may be used in doing the work of the tent of meeting; and you must give them to the LEVITES, to every man as his service requires.”
DARBY Translation: Take it of them, and they shall be for the performance of the service of the tent of meeting, and thou shalt give them unto the LEVITES, to each according to his service.
KJV Translation: Take [it] of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the LEVITES, to every man according to his service.
Keywords: TABERNACLE
Description: Numbers 7:6
NET Translation: So Moses accepted the carts and the oxen and gave them to the LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: And Moses took the waggons and the oxen, and gave them to the LEVITES.
KJV Translation: And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the LEVITES.
Keywords: ITHAMAR,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 7:8
NET Translation: and he gave four carts and eight oxen to the Merarites, as their service required, under the authority of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.
DARBY Translation: and four waggons and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari, according to their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
KJV Translation: And four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
Description: Numbers 8:5
NET Translation: Then the Lord spoke to Moses:
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,
KJV Translation: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Verse Intro: Cleansing of the LEVITES
Keywords: LEVITES,PURIFICATION
Description: Numbers 8:6
NET Translation: “Take the LEVITES from among the Israelites and purify them.
DARBY Translation: Take the LEVITES from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
KJV Translation: Take the LEVITES from among the children of Israel, and cleanse them.
Description: Numbers 8:9
NET Translation: You are to bring the LEVITES before the tent of meeting and assemble the entire community of the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt bring the LEVITES before the tent of meeting; and thou shalt gather together the whole assembly of the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt bring the LEVITES before the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt gather the whole assembly of the children of Israel together:
Keywords: HAND
Description: Numbers 8:10
NET Translation: Then you are to bring the LEVITES before the Lord, and the Israelites are to lay their hands on the LEVITES;
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt bring the LEVITES before Jehovah; and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the LEVITES.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt bring the LEVITES before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands upon the LEVITES:
Keywords: HAND,PRIEST
Description: Numbers 8:11
NET Translation: and Aaron is to offer the LEVITES before the Lord as a wave offering from the Israelites, that they may do the work of the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And Aaron shall offerD969 the LEVITES as a wave-offering before Jehovah from the children of Israel, and they shall perform the service of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And Aaron shall offerK635the LEVITES before the LORD [for] an offeringK636of the children of Israel, that they may executeK637the service of the LORD.
Keywords: OFFERINGS
Description: Numbers 8:12
NET Translation: When the LEVITES lay their hands on the heads of the bulls, offer the one for a purification offering and the other for a whole burnt offering to the Lord, to make atonement for the LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES shall lay their hands upon the heads of the bullocks, and thou shalt offer the one for a sin-offering, and the other for a burnt-offering, to Jehovah, to make atonement for the LEVITES.
KJV Translation: And the LEVITES shall lay their hands upon the heads of the bullocks: and thou shalt offer the one [for] a sin offering, and the other [for] a burnt offering, unto the LORD, to make an atonement for the LEVITES.
Description: Numbers 8:13
NET Translation: You are to have the LEVITES stand before Aaron and his sons, and then offer them as a wave offering to the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt set the LEVITES before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them as a wave-offering to Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt set the LEVITES before Aaron, and before his sons, and offer them [for] an offering unto the LORD.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 8:14
NET Translation: And so you are to separate the LEVITES from among the Israelites, and the LEVITES will be mine.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt separate the LEVITES from among the children of Israel, that the LEVITES may be mine.
KJV Translation: Thus shalt thou separate the LEVITES from among the children of Israel: and the LEVITES shall be mine.
Description: Numbers 8:15
NET Translation: “After this, the LEVITES will go in to do the work of the tent of meeting. So you must cleanse them and offer them like a wave offering.
DARBY Translation: And afterwards shall the LEVITES come in to do the service of the tent of meeting. And thou shalt cleanse them, and offer them as a wave-offering.
KJV Translation: And after that shall the LEVITES go in to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt cleanse them, and offer them [for] an offering.
Keywords: FIRSTBORN,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 8:16
NET Translation: For they are entirely given to me from among the Israelites. I have taken them for myself instead of all who open the womb, the firstborn sons of all the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of every one that breaketh open the womb, instead of every firstborn among the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.
KJV Translation: For they [are] wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, [even instead of] the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.
Keywords: FIRSTBORN,SUBSTITUTION
Description: Numbers 8:18
NET Translation: So I have taken the LEVITES instead of all the firstborn sons among the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: And I have taken the LEVITES instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: And I have taken the LEVITES for all the firstborn of the children of Israel.
Keywords: CHURCH,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 8:19
NET Translation: I have given the LEVITES as a gift to Aaron and his sons from among the Israelites, to do the work for the Israelites in the tent of meeting, and to make atonement for the Israelites, so there will be no plague among the Israelites when the Israelites come near the sanctuary.”
DARBY Translation: And I have given the LEVITES as a gift to Aaron and to his sons, from among the children of Israel, to perform the service of the children of Israel in the tent of meeting, and to make atonement for the children of Israel; that there be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel draw near to the sanctuary.
KJV Translation: And I have given the LEVITES [as] a giftK638to 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.
Description: Numbers 8:20
NET Translation: So Moses and Aaron and the entire community of the Israelites did this with the LEVITES. According to all that the Lord commanded Moses concerning the LEVITES, this is what the Israelites did with them.
DARBY Translation: And Moses and Aaron, and all the assembly of the children of Israel, did to the LEVITES according to all that Jehovah had commanded Moses concerning the LEVITES: so did the children of Israel to them.
KJV Translation: And Moses, and Aaron, and all the congregation of the children of Israel, did to the LEVITES according unto all that the LORD commanded Moses concerning the LEVITES, so did the children of Israel unto them.
Keywords: ATONEMENT,PURIFICATION
Description: Numbers 8:21
NET Translation: The LEVITES purified themselves and washed their clothing; then Aaron presented them like a wave offering before the Lord, and Aaron made atonement for them to purify them.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES purified themselves from sin, and they washed their garments; and Aaron offered them as a wave-offering before Jehovah; and Aaron made atonement for them to cleanse them.
KJV Translation: And the LEVITES were purified, and they washed their clothes; and Aaron offered them [as] an offering before the LORD; and Aaron made an atonement for them to cleanse them.
Description: Numbers 8:22
NET Translation: After this, the LEVITES went in to do their work in the tent of meeting before Aaron and before his sons. As the Lord had commanded Moses concerning the LEVITES, so they did.
DARBY Translation: And afterwards the LEVITES came in to perform their service in the tent of meeting before Aaron, and before his sons; as Jehovah had commanded Moses concerning the LEVITES, so did they to them.
KJV Translation: And after that went the LEVITES in to do their service in the tabernacle of the congregation before Aaron, and before his sons: as the LORD had commanded Moses concerning the LEVITES, so did they unto them.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 8:23
NET Translation: Then the Lord spoke to Moses:
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,
KJV Translation: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Verse Intro: Retirement of the LEVITES
Description: Numbers 8:24
NET Translation: “This is what pertains to the LEVITES: At the age of twenty-five years and upward one may begin to join the company in the work of the tent of meeting,
DARBY Translation: This is that which concerneth the LEVITES: from twenty-five years old and upward shall he come to labourD970 in the work of the service of the tent of meeting.
KJV Translation: This [is it] that [belongeth] unto the LEVITES: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation:
Description: Numbers 8:26
NET Translation: They may assist their colleagues in the tent of meeting to attend to needs, but they must do no work. This is the way you must establish the LEVITES regarding their duties.”
DARBY Translation: but he shall minister with his brethren in the tent of meeting, and keep the charge, but he shall not serve [in] the service. Thus shalt thou do unto the LEVITES with regard to their charges.
KJV Translation: But shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shalt thou do unto the LEVITES touching their charge.
Keywords: GERSHON,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 10:17
NET Translation: Then the tabernacle was dismantled, and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set out, carrying the tabernacle.
DARBY Translation: And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward bearing the tabernacle.
KJV Translation: And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.
Keywords: ABIRAM,BLINDNESS,CITIZENS,KORAH,LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,MOSES,OFFERINGS,PRIEST,CONSPIRACY,DATHAN,ELIAB,ISRAEL,ON,PELETH,REUBEN,SELF-EXALTATION,TREASON
Description: Numbers 16:1
NET Translation: Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth, who were Reubenites, took men
DARBY Translation: And Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, made bold, and [with him] Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, the sons of Reuben;
KJV Translation: Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took [men]:
Verse Intro: Korah's Rebellion
Keywords: INGRATITUDE,LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,REPROOF
Description: Numbers 16:9
NET Translation: Does it seem too small a thing to you that the God of Israel has separated you from the community of Israel to bring you near to himself, to perform the service of the tabernacle of the Lord, and to stand before the community to minister to them?
DARBY Translation: Is it too little for you, that the God of Israel has separated you from the assembly of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the work of the tabernacle of Jehovah, and to stand before the assembly to minister to them?
KJV Translation: [Seemeth it but] a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them?
Keywords: AARON,BLINDNESS,LEVITES,MIRACLES
Description: Numbers 17:1
NET Translation: The Lord spoke to Moses:
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,
KJV Translation: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Verse Intro: Aaron's Staff Buds
Keywords: LEVITES,TABERNACLE
Description: Numbers 17:8
NET Translation: On the next day Moses went into the tent of the testimony—and the staff of Aaron for the house of Levi had sprouted, and brought forth buds, and produced blossoms, and yielded almonds!
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass, when on the morrow Moses went into the tent of the testimony, behold, the staff of Aaron for the house of Levi had budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and ripened almonds.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.
Keywords: AARON,CHURCH,LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST
Description: Numbers 18:1
NET Translation: The Lord said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your tribe with you must bear the iniquity of the sanctuary, and you and your sons with you must bear the iniquity of your priesthood.
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah said to Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy father's house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary; and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.
KJV Translation: And the LORD said unto Aaron, Thou and thy sons and thy father's house with thee shall bear the iniquity of the sanctuary: and thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your priesthood.
Verse Intro: Duties of Priests and LEVITES
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 18:3
NET Translation: They must be responsible to care for you and to care for the entire tabernacle. However, they must not come near the furnishings of the sanctuary and the altar, or both they and you will die.
DARBY Translation: And they shall keep thy charge, and the charge of the whole tent: only they shall not come near to the vessels of the sanctuary and to the altar, that they may not die, and you as well as they.
KJV Translation: And they shall keep thy charge, and the charge of all the tabernacle: only they shall not come nigh the vessels of the sanctuary and the altar, that neither they, nor ye also, die.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 18:6
NET Translation: I myself have chosen your brothers the LEVITES from among the Israelites. They are given to you as a gift from the Lord, to perform the duties of the tent of meeting.
DARBY Translation: And I, behold, I have taken your brethren, the LEVITES, from among the children of Israel; to you are they given as a gift for Jehovah to perform the service of the tent of meeting.
KJV Translation: And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the LEVITES from among the children of Israel: to you [they are] given [as] a gift for the LORD, to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Keywords: TITHES
Description: Numbers 18:21
NET Translation: See, I have given the LEVITES all the tithes in Israel for an inheritance, for their service that they perform—the service of the tent of meeting.
DARBY Translation: And to the children of Levi, behold, I have given all the tithes in Israel forD1040 an inheritance, for their service which they perform, the service of the tent of meeting.
KJV Translation: And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, [even] the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Description: Numbers 18:23
NET Translation: But the LEVITES must perform the service of the tent of meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. It will be a perpetual ordinance throughout your generations that among the Israelites the LEVITES have no inheritance.
DARBY Translation: But the Levite, he shall perform the service of the tent of meeting, and theyLEVITES." href="#" data-html="true" data-toggle="tooltip">D1041 shall bear their iniquity: it is an everlasting statute throughout your generations. And among the children of Israel shall they possess no inheritance;
KJV Translation: But the LEVITES shall do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation, and they shall bear their iniquity: [it shall be] a statute for ever throughout your generations, that among the children of Israel they have no inheritance.
Keywords: LEVITES,OFFERINGS
Description: Numbers 18:24
NET Translation: But I have given to the LEVITES for an inheritance the tithes of the Israelites that are offered to the Lord as a raised offering. That is why I said to them that among the Israelites they are to have no inheritance.”
DARBY Translation: for I have given for an inheritance to the LEVITES the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer as a heave-offering to Jehovah; therefore I have said of them, They shall possess no inheritance among the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: But the tithes of the children of Israel, which they offer [as] an heave offering unto the LORD, I have given to the LEVITES to inherit: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel they shall have no inheritance.
Keywords: LEVITES,PRIEST,TITHES
Description: Numbers 18:26
NET Translation: “You are to speak to the LEVITES, and you must tell them, ‘When you receive from the Israelites the tithe that I have given you from them as your inheritance, then you are to offer up from it as a raised offering to the Lord a tenth of the tithe.
DARBY Translation: And to the LEVITES shalt thou speak, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer a heave-offering from it for Jehovah, the tenth of the tithe.
KJV Translation: Thus speak unto the LEVITES, and say unto them, When ye take of the children of Israel the tithes which I have given you from them for your inheritance, then ye shall offer up an heave offering of it for the LORD, [even] a tenth [part] of the tithe.
Keywords: WINE PRESS
Description: Numbers 18:30
NET Translation: “Therefore you will say to them, ‘When you offer up the best of it, then it will be credited to the LEVITES as the product of the threshing floor and as the product of the winepress.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt say unto them, When ye heave the bestD1043 thereof from it, then it shall be counted unto the LEVITES as produce of the threshing-floor, and as produce of the winepress.
KJV Translation: Therefore thou shalt say unto them, When ye have heaved the best thereof from it, then it shall be counted unto the LEVITES as the increase of the threshingfloor, and as the increase of the winepress.
Keywords: GERSHON,LEVITES
Description: Numbers 26:57
NET Translation: And these are the LEVITES who were numbered according to their families: from Gershon, the family of the Gershonites; of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites; from Merari, the family of the Merarites.
DARBY Translation: And these are the numbered of the LEVITES, after their families: of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites; of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites; of Merari, the family of the Merarites.
KJV Translation: And these [are] they that were numbered of the LEVITES after their families: of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites: of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites: of Merari, the family of the Merarites.
Keywords: AMRAM,KOHATH,LIBNI
Description: Numbers 26:58
NET Translation: These are the families of the LEVITES: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korahites. Kohath became the father of Amram.
DARBY Translation: These are the families of the LEVITES: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korahites. And Kohath begot Amram.
KJV Translation: These [are] the families of the LEVITES: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 26:62
NET Translation: Those of the LEVITES who were numbered were 23,000, all males from a month old and upward, for they were not numbered among the Israelites; no inheritance was given to them among the Israelites.
DARBY Translation: And those that were numbered of the [LEVITES] were twenty-three thousand, all males from a month old and upward; for they were not numbered among the children of Israel, because there was no inheritance given them among the children of Israel.
KJV Translation: And those that were numbered of them were twenty and three thousand, all males from a month old and upward: for they were not numbered among the children of Israel, because there was no inheritance given them among the children of Israel.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 31:30
NET Translation: From the Israelites’ half share you are to take one portion out of fifty of the people, the cattle, the donkeys, and the sheep—from every kind of animal—and you are to give them to the LEVITES, who are responsible for the care of the Lord’s tabernacle.”
DARBY Translation: And of the children of Israel's half, thou shalt take one portion of fifty, of the persons, of the oxen, of the asses, and of the small cattle, of every [kind of] beasts, and thou shalt give them unto the LEVITES, who keep the charge of the tabernacle of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And of the children of Israel's half, thou shalt take one portion of fifty, of the persons, of the beeves, of the asses, and of the flocksK735, of all manner of beasts, and give them unto the LEVITES, which keep the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Numbers 31:42
NET Translation: From the Israelites’ half share that Moses had separated from the fighting men,
DARBY Translation: And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses had divided, [taking it] from the men that served in the war,
KJV Translation: And of the children of Israel's half, which Moses divided from the men that warred,
Description: Numbers 31:47
NET Translation: From the Israelites’ share Moses took one of every fifty people and animals and gave them to the LEVITES who were responsible for the care of the Lord’s tabernacle, just as the Lord commanded Moses.
DARBY Translation: of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of fifty, of man and of cattle, and gave them to the LEVITES who kept the charge of the tabernacle of Jehovah; as Jehovah had commanded Moses.
KJV Translation: Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of fifty, [both] of man and of beast, and gave them unto the LEVITES, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.
Keywords: CANAAN,MOAB
Description: Numbers 35:1
NET Translation: Then the Lord spoke to Moses in the rift valley plains of Moab along the Jordan near Jericho. He said:
DARBY Translation: And Jehovah spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan of Jericho, saying,
KJV Translation: And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan [near] Jericho, saying,
Verse Intro: Cities for the LEVITES
Keywords: LEVITES,PRIEST
Description: Numbers 35:2
NET Translation: “Instruct the Israelites to give the LEVITES towns to live in from the inheritance the Israelites will possess. You must also give the LEVITES grazing land around the towns.
DARBY Translation: Command the children of Israel, that of the inheritance of their possession they give unto the LEVITES cities to dwell in; and a suburb for the cities round about them shall ye give unto the LEVITES.
KJV Translation: Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the LEVITES of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give [also] unto the LEVITES suburbs for the cities round about them.
Description: Numbers 35:4
NET Translation: The grazing lands around the towns that you will give to the LEVITES must extend to a distance of 500 yards from the town wall.
DARBY Translation: And the suburbs of the cities that ye shall give unto the LEVITES shall be from the walls of the city outward, a thousand cubits round about.
KJV Translation: And the suburbs of the cities, which ye shall give unto the LEVITES, [shall reach] from the wall of the city and outward a thousand cubits round about.
Keywords: TYPES
Description: Numbers 35:6
NET Translation: Now from these towns that you will give to the LEVITES you must select six towns of refuge to which a person who has killed someone may flee. And you must give them forty-two other towns.
DARBY Translation: And [among] the cities that ye shall give unto the LEVITES [shall be] the six cities of refuge, which ye shall appoint for the manslayer, that he may flee thither, and besides them ye shall give forty-two cities:
KJV Translation: And among the cities which ye shall give unto the LEVITES [there shall be] six cities for refuge, which ye shall appoint for the manslayer, that he may flee thither: and to them ye shall addK748forty and two cities.
Description: Numbers 35:7
NET Translation: “So the total of the towns you will give the LEVITES is forty-eight. You must give these together with their grazing lands.
DARBY Translation: all the cities that ye shall give to the LEVITES shall be forty-eight cities, they and their suburbs.
KJV Translation: [So] all the cities which ye shall give to the LEVITES [shall be] forty and eight cities: them [shall ye give] with their suburbs.
Keywords: LIBERALITY
Description: Numbers 35:8
NET Translation: The towns you will give must be from the possession of the Israelites. From the larger tribes you must give more; and from the smaller tribes fewer. Each must contribute some of its own towns to the LEVITES in proportion to the inheritance allocated to each.
DARBY Translation: And the cities which ye shall give shall be of the possession of the children of Israel: from them that have much ye shall take much, and from them that have little ye shall take little; each one according to his inheritance which he will inherit shall give of his cities to the LEVITES.
KJV Translation: And the cities which ye shall give [shall be] of the possession of the children of Israel: from [them that have] many ye shall give many; but from [them that have] few ye shall give few: every one shall give of his cities unto the LEVITES according to his inheritance which he inheritethK749.
Keywords: ARK,BENEDICTIONS,LEVITES
Description: Deuteronomy 10:8
NET Translation: At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the Lord’s covenant, to stand before the Lord to serve him, and to formulate blessings in his name, as they do to this very day.
DARBY Translation: At that time Jehovah separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, to stand before Jehovah to do service unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.
KJV Translation: At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.
Keywords: LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST
Description: Deuteronomy 10:9
NET Translation: Therefore Levi has no allotment or inheritance among his brothers; the Lord is his inheritance just as the Lord your God told him.
DARBY Translation: Therefore Levi has no portion nor inheritance with his brethren; Jehovah is his inheritance, according as Jehovah thy God told him.
KJV Translation: Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD [is] his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.
Keywords: FAMILY,LEVITES,LIBERALITY,OFFERINGS,SERVANT,WORSHIP
Description: Deuteronomy 12:12
NET Translation: You shall rejoice in the presence of the Lord your God, along with your sons, daughters, male and female servants, and the LEVITES in your villages (since they have no allotment or inheritance with you).
DARBY Translation: And ye shall rejoice before Jehovah your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your bondmen, and your handmaids, and the Levite that is within your gates; for he hath no portion nor inheritance with you.
KJV Translation: And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that [is] within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.
Keywords: JOY,LEVITES,OFFERINGS,SERVANT,THANKFULNESS,VOWS
Description: Deuteronomy 12:18
NET Translation: Only in the presence of the Lord your God may you eat these, in the place he chooses. This applies to you, your son, your daughter, your male and female servants, and the LEVITES in your villages. In that place you will rejoice before the Lord your God in all the output of your labor.
DARBY Translation: but before Jehovah thy God shalt thou eat them in the place which Jehovah thy God will choose, thou and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy bondman, and thy handmaid, and the Levite that is within thy gates; and thou shalt rejoice before Jehovah thy God in all the business of thy hand.
KJV Translation: But thou must eat them before the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD thy God shall choose, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that [is] within thy gates: and thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God in all that thou puttest thine hands unto.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Deuteronomy 12:19
NET Translation: Be careful not to overlook the LEVITES as long as you live in the land.
DARBY Translation: Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite all the days thou shalt be in thy land.
KJV Translation: Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livestK805upon the earth.
Keywords: LEVITES,LIBERALITY,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST
Description: Deuteronomy 14:27
NET Translation: As for the LEVITES in your villages, you must not ignore them, for they have no allotment or inheritance along with you.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt not forsake the Levite that is within thy gates; for he hath no portion nor inheritance with thee.
KJV Translation: And the Levite that [is] within thy gates; thou shalt not forsake him; for he hath no part nor inheritance with thee.
Keywords: ALMS,CHILDREN,ORPHAN,POOR,WIDOW
Description: Deuteronomy 14:29
NET Translation: Then the LEVITES (because they have no allotment or inheritance with you), the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows of your villages may come and eat their fill so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work you do.
DARBY Translation: and the Levite for he hath no portion nor inheritance with thee and the strangerD1271, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that Jehovah thy God may bless thee in all the work of thy hand which thou doest.
KJV Translation: And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which [are] within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.
Keywords: FEASTS,ORPHAN,SERVANT,WIDOW,WORSHIP
Description: Deuteronomy 16:11
NET Translation: You shall rejoice before him—you, your son, your daughter, your male and female slaves, the LEVITES in your villages, the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows among you—in the place where the Lord chooses to locate his name.
DARBY Translation: and thou shalt rejoice before Jehovah thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy bondman, and thy handmaid, and the Levite that is in thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow that are in thy midst in the place that Jehovah thy God will choose to cause his name to dwell there.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that [is] within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that [are] among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there.
Keywords: ORPHAN,SERVANT,WORSHIP
Description: Deuteronomy 16:14
NET Translation: You are to rejoice in your festival, you, your son, your daughter, your male and female slaves, the LEVITES, the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows who are in your villages.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy bondman, and thy handmaid, and the Levite, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are in thy gates.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite, the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that [are] within thy gates.
Keywords: COURT,JUDGE,LEVITES
Description: Deuteronomy 17:9
NET Translation: You will go to the Levitical priests and the judge in office in those days and seek a solution; they will render a verdict.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt come unto the priests, the LEVITES, and unto the judge that shall be in those days, and inquire; and they shall declare unto thee the sentence of judgment;
KJV Translation: And thou shalt come unto the priests the LEVITES, and unto the judge that shall be in those days, and enquire; and they shall shew thee the sentence of judgment:
Keywords: CONSTITUTION,KING,LAW,WORD OF GOD
Description: Deuteronomy 17:18
NET Translation: When he sits on his royal throne he must make a copy of this law on a scroll given to him by the Levitical priests.
DARBY Translation: And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests, the LEVITES;
KJV Translation: And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of [that which is] before the priests the LEVITES:
Keywords: LEVITES,LIBERALITY,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST
Description: Deuteronomy 18:1
NET Translation: The Levitical priests—indeed, the entire tribe of Levi—will have no allotment or inheritance with Israel; they may eat the burnt offerings of the Lord and of his inheritance.
DARBY Translation: The priests, the LEVITES, [and] the whole tribe of Levi, shall have no portion nor inheritance with Israel: Jehovah's offerings by fire, and his inheritance shall they eat,
KJV Translation: The priests the LEVITES, [and] all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance.
Verse Intro: Provision for Priests and LEVITES
Description: Deuteronomy 18:7
NET Translation: and serves in the name of the Lord his God like his fellow LEVITES who stand there before the Lord.
DARBY Translation: and shall serve in the name of Jehovah his God, as all his brethren the LEVITES that stand there before Jehovah,
KJV Translation: Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the LEVITES [do], which stand there before the LORD.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Deuteronomy 18:8
NET Translation: He must eat the same share they do, despite any profits he may gain from the sale of his family’s inheritance.
DARBY Translation: they shall have like portions to eat, besides that which he hath sold of his patrimony.
KJV Translation: They shall have like portions to eat, beside that which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.
Keywords: LEPROSY,PRIEST,SANITATION
Description: Deuteronomy 24:8
NET Translation: Be careful during an outbreak of leprosy to follow precisely all that the Levitical priests instruct you; as I have commanded them, so you should do.
DARBY Translation: Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou take great heed, and do according to all that the priests the LEVITES shall teach you: as I commanded them shall ye take heed to do.
KJV Translation: Take heed in the plague of leprosy, that thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the priests the LEVITES shall teach you: as I commanded them, [so] ye shall observe to do.
Verse Intro: Showing Concern for Others
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Deuteronomy 26:11
NET Translation: You will celebrate all the good things that the Lord your God has given you and your family, along with the LEVITES and the resident foreigners among you.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt rejoice in all the good that Jehovah thy God hath given to thee, and to thy house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is in thy midst.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt rejoice in every good [thing] which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that [is] among you.
Keywords: HOSPITALITY,ORPHAN,POOR,TITHES
Description: Deuteronomy 26:12
NET Translation: When you finish tithing all your income in the third year (the year of tithing), you must give it to the LEVITES, the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows so that they may eat to their satisfaction in your villages.
DARBY Translation: When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thy produce in the third year, the year of tithing, thou shalt give it to the Levite, to the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, that they may eat in thy gates, and be filled;
KJV Translation: When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thine increase the third year, [which is] the year of tithing, and hast given [it] unto the Levite, the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be filled;
Verse Intro: Offering the Third-Year Tithe
Keywords: HOSPITALITY,ORPHAN,POOR
Description: Deuteronomy 26:13
NET Translation: Then you shall say before the Lord your God, “I have removed the sacred offering from my house and given it to the LEVITES, the resident foreigners, the orphans, and the widows just as you have commanded me. I have not violated or forgotten your commandments.
DARBY Translation: and thou shalt say before Jehovah thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of the house, and also have given them to the Levite, and to the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandment which thou hast commanded me; I have not transgressed nor forgotten [any] of thy commandments:
KJV Translation: Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of [mine] house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten [them]:
Keywords: ADOPTION,GOD,WATCHFULNESS
Description: Deuteronomy 27:9
NET Translation: Then Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel: “Be quiet and pay attention, Israel. Today you have become the people of the Lord your God.
DARBY Translation: And Moses and the priests, the LEVITES, spoke to all Israel, saying, Be silent and hearken, Israel! this day thou art become the people of Jehovah thy God.
KJV Translation: And Moses and the priests the LEVITES spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.
Verse Intro: Curses from Mount Ebal
Keywords: AMEN,EBAL,GERIZIM,LAW,LEVITES,REWARD,SIMEON,WORD OF GOD,WORSHIP
Description: Deuteronomy 27:12
NET Translation: “The following tribes must stand to bless the people on Mount Gerizim when you cross the Jordan: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin.
DARBY Translation: These shall stand to bless the people upon mount Gerizim, when ye have gone over the Jordan: Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin.
KJV Translation: These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin:
Keywords: PRIEST,RESPONSIVE RELIGIOUS SERVICE
Description: Deuteronomy 27:14
NET Translation: “The LEVITES will call out to every Israelite with a loud voice:
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES shall declare and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice:
KJV Translation: And the LEVITES shall speak, and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice,
Description: Deuteronomy 31:25
NET Translation: he commanded the LEVITES who carried the ark of the Lord’s covenant,
DARBY Translation: that Moses commanded the LEVITES, who bore the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, saying,
KJV Translation: That Moses commanded the LEVITES, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, saying,
Keywords: LEVITES,OBEDIENCE
Description: Deuteronomy 33:9
NET Translation: He said to his father and mother, ‘I have not seen him,’ and he did not acknowledge his own brothers or know his own children, for they kept your word, and guarded your covenant.
DARBY Translation: Who said to his father and to his mother, I see him not, And he acknowledged not his brethren, And knew not his own children; For they have observed thy wordD1404, And kept thy covenant.
KJV Translation: Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant.
Keywords: INCENSE,LAW,LEVITES,PRIEST
Description: Deuteronomy 33:10
NET Translation: They will teach Jacob your ordinances and Israel your law; they will offer incense as a pleasant odor, and a whole offering on your altar.
DARBY Translation: They shall teach Jacob thine ordinancesD1405, And Israel thy law: They shall put incense before thy nostrils, And whole burnt-offering upon thine altar.
KJV Translation: They shall teachK925Jacob thy judgments, and Israel thy law: they shall put incenseK926 before theeK927, and whole burnt sacrifice upon thine altar.
Keywords: TABERNACLE
Description: Joshua 3:3
NET Translation: and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you must leave here and walk behind it.
DARBY Translation: and they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of Jehovah your God, and the priests the LEVITES bearing it, then remove from your place, and go after it;
KJV Translation: And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the LEVITES bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after it.
Keywords: BENEDICTIONS,EBAL,GERIZIM,GOVERNMENT,LAW,LEVITES,PRAYER,REWARD,WORD OF GOD,WORSHIP
Description: Joshua 8:33
NET Translation: All the people, rulers, leaders, and judges were standing on either side of the ark, in front of the Levitical priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord. Both resident foreigners and native Israelites were there. Half the people stood in front of Mount Gerizim and the other half in front of Mount Ebal, as Moses the Lord’s servant had previously instructed them to do for the formal blessing ceremony.
DARBY Translation: And all Israel, and their elders, and their officersD1458 and judges, stood on this side and on that side of the ark before the priests the LEVITES, who bore the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, as well the stranger as the home-born [Israelite]; half of them toward mount Gerizim, and the other half of them toward mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of Jehovah had commanded, that they should bless the people of Israel, in the beginningD1459.
KJV Translation: And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the LEVITES, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.
Keywords: LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST
Description: Joshua 13:14
NET Translation: However, Moses did not assign land as an inheritance to the LEVITES; their inheritance is the sacrificial offerings made to the Lord God of Israel, as he instructed them.
DARBY Translation: Only to the tribe of Levi he gave no inheritance: the offerings by fire of Jehovah the God of Israel are their inheritance, as he said to them.
KJV Translation: Only unto the tribe of Levi he gave none inheritance; the sacrifices of the LORD God of Israel made by fire [are] their inheritance, as he said unto them.
Keywords: MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST
Description: Joshua 13:33
NET Translation: However, Moses did not assign land as an inheritance to the LEVITES; their inheritance is the Lord God of Israel, as he instructed them.
DARBY Translation: But to the tribe of Levi Moses gave no inheritance: Jehovah the God of Israel is their inheritance, as he said to them.
KJV Translation: But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave not [any] inheritance: the LORD God of Israel [was] their inheritance, as he said unto them.
Keywords: LEVITES,PRIEST
Description: Joshua 14:3
NET Translation: Now Moses had assigned land to the two-and-a-half tribes east of the Jordan, but he assigned no land to the LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: For Moses had given the inheritance of the two tribes and the half tribe beyond the Jordan, but to the LEVITES he had given no inheritance among them.
KJV Translation: For Moses had given the inheritance of two tribes and an half tribe on the other side Jordan: but unto the LEVITES he gave none inheritance among them.
Keywords: CITIES,ISRAEL,SUBURBS
Description: Joshua 14:4
NET Translation: The descendants of Joseph were considered as two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim. The LEVITES were allotted no territory, though they were assigned cities in which to live, along with the grazing areas for their cattle and possessions.
DARBY Translation: For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim; and they gave no part to the LEVITES in the land, save cities to dwell in, and their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.
KJV Translation: For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the LEVITES in the land, save cities to dwell [in], with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.
Keywords: LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST,REUBENITES
Description: Joshua 18:7
NET Translation: But the LEVITES will not have an allotted portion among you, for their inheritance is to serve the Lord. Gad, Reuben, and the half-tribe of Manasseh have already received their allotted land east of the Jordan, which Moses the Lord’s servant assigned them.”
DARBY Translation: But the LEVITES have no portion among you, for the priesthood of Jehovah is their inheritance. And Gad, and Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance beyond the Jordan on the east, which Moses the servant of Jehovah gave them.
KJV Translation: But the LEVITES have no part among you; for the priesthood of the LORD [is] their inheritance: and Gad, and Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh, have received their inheritance beyond Jordan on the east, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave them.
Keywords: ISRAEL,JOSHUA,LEVITES,THE LOT,PETITION,PRIEST,SHILOH
Description: Joshua 21:1
NET Translation: The tribal leaders of the LEVITES went before Eleazar the priest and Joshua son of Nun and the Israelite tribal leaders
DARBY Translation: Then the chief fathers of the LEVITES drew near to Eleazar the priest, and to Joshua the son of Nun, and to the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel;
KJV Translation: Then came near the heads of the fathers of the LEVITES unto Eleazar the priest, and unto Joshua the son of Nun, and unto the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel;
Verse Intro: Cities and Pasturelands for Levi
Description: Joshua 21:3
NET Translation: So the Israelites assigned these cities and their grazing areas to the LEVITES from their own holdings, as the Lord had instructed.
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel gave to the LEVITES out of their inheritance, according to the word of Jehovah, these cities and their suburbs.
KJV Translation: And the children of Israel gave unto the LEVITES out of their inheritance, at the commandment of the LORD, these cities and their suburbs.
Keywords: AARON,LEVITES
Description: Joshua 21:4
NET Translation: The first lot belonged to the Kohathite clans. The LEVITES who were descendants of Aaron the priest were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin.
DARBY Translation: And the lot came forth for the families of the Kohathites. And the children of Aaron the priest, of the LEVITES, had by lot out of the tribe of Judah, and out of the tribe of the Simeonites, and out of the tribe of Benjamin, thirteen cities.
KJV Translation: And the lot came out for the families of the Kohathites: and the children of Aaron the priest, [which were] of the LEVITES, had by lot out of the tribe of Judah, and out of the tribe of Simeon, and out of the tribe of Benjamin, thirteen cities.
Description: Joshua 21:8
NET Translation: So the Israelites assigned to the LEVITES by lot these cities and their grazing areas, as the Lord had instructed Moses.
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel gave by lot to the LEVITES these cities and their suburbs, as Jehovah commanded through Moses.
KJV Translation: And the children of Israel gave by lot unto the LEVITES these cities with their suburbs, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.
Keywords: AARON
Description: Joshua 21:10
NET Translation: (They were assigned to the Kohathite clans of the LEVITES who were descendants of Aaron, for the first lot fell to them.)
DARBY Translation: and which the children of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, of the children of Levi had (for theirs was the first lot);
KJV Translation: Which the children of Aaron, [being] of the families of the Kohathites, [who were] of the children of Levi, had: for theirs was the first lot.
Description: Joshua 21:20
NET Translation: The rest of the Kohathite clans of the LEVITES were allotted cities from the tribe of Ephraim.
DARBY Translation: And to the families of the children of Kohath, the LEVITES that remained of the children of Kohath, [they gave cities]. And the cities of their lot were out of the tribe of Ephraim,
KJV Translation: And the families of the children of Kohath, the LEVITES which remained of the children of Kohath, even they had the cities of their lot out of the tribe of Ephraim.
Keywords: BEESH-TERAH,GOLAN
Description: Joshua 21:27
NET Translation: They assigned to the Gershonite clans of the LEVITES the following cities: from the half-tribe of Manasseh: Golan in Bashan (a city of refuge for one who committed manslaughter) and Beeshtarah, along with the grazing areas of each—a total of two cities;
DARBY Translation: And to the children of Gershon, of the families of the LEVITES, out of half the tribe of Manasseh, [they gave] the city of refuge for the slayer, Golan in Bashan and its suburbs; and Beeshterah and its suburbs: two cities;
KJV Translation: And unto the children of Gershon, of the families of the LEVITES, out of the [other] half tribe of Manasseh [they gave] Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, [to be] a city of refuge for the slayer; and Beeshterah with her suburbs; two cities.
Keywords: JOKNEAM,KARTAH,ZEBULUN
Description: Joshua 21:34
NET Translation: They assigned to the Merarite clans (the remaining LEVITES) the following cities: from the tribe of Zebulun: Jokneam, Kartah,
DARBY Translation: And to the families of the children of Merari, that remained of the LEVITES, [they gave] out of the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam and its suburbs, Kartah and its suburbs,
KJV Translation: And unto the families of the children of Merari, the rest of the LEVITES, out of the tribe of Zebulun, Jokneam with her suburbs, and Kartah with her suburbs,
Description: Joshua 21:40
NET Translation: The Merarite clans (the remaining LEVITES) were allotted twelve cities.
DARBY Translation: [These were] all the cities of the children of Merari according to their families, which remained of the families of the LEVITES, and their lot was twelve cities.
KJV Translation: So all the cities for the children of Merari by their families, which were remaining of the families of the LEVITES, were [by] their lot twelve cities.
Keywords: PRIEST
Description: Joshua 21:41
NET Translation: The LEVITES received within the land owned by the Israelites forty-eight cities in all and their grazing areas.
DARBY Translation: All the cities of the LEVITES within the possession of the children of Israel were forty-eight cities and their suburbs.
KJV Translation: All the cities of the LEVITES within the possession of the children of Israel [were] forty and eight cities with their suburbs.
Keywords: FAITH,ELIAB,ELIHU,ELKANAH,HANNAH,JEROHAM,NAHATH,RAMAH,ZOPHIM,ZUPH
Description: 1 Samuel 1:1
NET Translation: There was a man from Ramathaim Zophim, from the hill country of Ephraim. His name was Elkanah. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.
DARBY Translation: And there was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an EphrathiteLEVITES being considered as belonging to the tribe in which they lived. see Judg. 17.7." href="#" data-html="true" data-toggle="tooltip">D1747.
KJV Translation: Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name [was] Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:
Verse Intro: Hannah Is Childless
Keywords: BETH-SHEMESH,COFFER,MUSIC
Description: 1 Samuel 6:15
NET Translation: The LEVITES took down the ark of the Lord and the chest that was with it, which contained the gold objects. They placed them near the big stone. At that time the people of Beth Shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES took down the ark of Jehovah, and the coffer that was with it, in which were the golden jewels, and put them on the great stone; and the men of Beth-shemesh offered up burnt-offerings and sacrificed sacrifices the same day to Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And the LEVITES took down the ark of the LORD, and the coffer that [was] with it, wherein the jewels of gold [were], and put [them] on the great stone: and the men of Bethshemesh offered burnt offerings and sacrificed sacrifices the same day unto the LORD.
Keywords: ABIATHAR,ARK,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,POLITICS,PRIEST,ZADOK
Description: 2 Samuel 15:24
NET Translation: Zadok and all the LEVITES who were with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. When they positioned the ark of God, Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had finished leaving the city.
DARBY Translation: And behold, Zadok also, and all the LEVITES with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God; and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had passed completely out of the city.
KJV Translation: And lo Zadok also, and all the LEVITES [were] with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.
Keywords: ABIATHAR,ANATHOTH,CHURCH AND STATE,LEVITES,PUNISHMENT,USURPATION
Description: 1 Kings 2:26
NET Translation: The king then told Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your property in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but today I will not kill you because you did carry the ark of the Sovereign Lord before my father David and you suffered with my father through all his difficult times.”
DARBY Translation: And the king said to Abiathar the priest, Go to Anathoth, to thine own fields; for thou art worthy of deathD2079; but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou didst bear the ark of AdonaiD2080 Jehovah before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted.
KJV Translation: And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou [art] worthy of deathK1763: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted.
Keywords: TABERNACLE
Description: 1 Kings 8:4
NET Translation: The priests and LEVITES carried the ark of the Lord, the tent of meeting, and all the holy items in the tent.
DARBY Translation: And they brought up the ark of Jehovah, and the tent of meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the tent: the priests and the LEVITES brought them up.
KJV Translation: And they brought up the ark of the LORD, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that [were] in the tabernacle, even those did the priests and the LEVITES bring up.
Keywords: HIGH PLACES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST,RULERS,TEMPLE
Description: 1 Kings 12:31
NET Translation: He built temples on the high places and appointed as priests common people who were not LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: And he made a house of high places, and made priests from all classesD2168 of the people, who were not of the sons of Levi.
KJV Translation: And he made an house of high places, and made priests of the lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of Levi.
Keywords: LEVITES,WATCHMAN
Description: 2 Kings 11:7
NET Translation: The two units who are off duty on the Sabbath will guard the Lord’s temple and protect the king.
DARBY Translation: And the two parts of you, all those that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king.
KJV Translation: And two parts of all youK2086that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD about the king.
Keywords: LEVITES,MAHLI,MUSHI
Description: 1 Chronicles 6:19
NET Translation: The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the LEVITES by their families.
DARBY Translation: The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of Levi according to their fathers.
KJV Translation: The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these [are] the families of the LEVITES according to their fathers.
Keywords: LEVITES,LIBNI,SHIMEI,UZZA
Description: 1 Chronicles 6:29
NET Translation: The descendants of Merari: Mahli, his son Libni, his son Shimei, his son Uzzah,
DARBY Translation: The sons of Merari: Mahli; Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,
KJV Translation: The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,
Keywords: ASAIAH,HAGGIAH,LEVITES,SHIMEA
Description: 1 Chronicles 6:30
NET Translation: his son Shimea, his son Haggiah, and his son Asaiah.
DARBY Translation: Shimea his son, Haggijah his son, Asaiah his son.
KJV Translation: Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son.
Keywords: ETHAN,JEDUTHUN,KISHI,MALLUCH
Description: 1 Chronicles 6:44
NET Translation: Serving beside them were their fellow LEVITES, the descendants of Merari, led by Ethan, son of Kishi, son of Abdi, son of Malluch,
DARBY Translation: And their brethren the sons of Merari were on the left hand: Ethan the son of KishiD2383, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,
KJV Translation: And their brethren the sons of Merari [stood] on the left hand: Ethan the son of KishiK2273, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,
Description: 1 Chronicles 6:48
NET Translation: The rest of their fellow LEVITES were assigned to perform the remaining tasks at God’s sanctuary.
DARBY Translation: And their brethren the LEVITES were given for all the service of the tabernacle of the house of God.
KJV Translation: Their brethren also the LEVITES [were] appointed unto all manner of service of the tabernacle of the house of God.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 6:54
NET Translation: These were the areas where Aaron’s descendants lived: The following belonged to the Kohathite clan, for they received the first allotment:
DARBY Translation: And these are their dwelling-places according to their encampments, within their borders. For the sons of Aaron, of the family of the Kohathites, for theirs was the lot;
KJV Translation: Now these [are] their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.
Verse Intro: Places where the LEVITES Lived
Description: 1 Chronicles 6:64
NET Translation: So the Israelites gave to the LEVITES these cities and their pasturelands.
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel gave to the LEVITES the cities and their suburbs.
KJV Translation: And the children of Israel gave to the LEVITES [these] cities with their suburbs.
Keywords: NETHINIMS
Description: 1 Chronicles 9:2
NET Translation: The first to resettle on their property and in their cities were some Israelites, priests, LEVITES, and temple servants.
DARBY Translation: And the inhabitants that were first in their possessions in their cities were the Israelites, the priests, the LEVITES, and the NethinimD2392.
KJV Translation: Now the first inhabitants that [dwelt] in their possessions in their cities [were], the Israelites, the priests, LEVITES, and the Nethinims.
Keywords: AZRIKAM,HASHABIAH,HASHUB,SHEMAIAH
Description: 1 Chronicles 9:14
NET Translation: From the LEVITES: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, son of Azrikam, son of Hashabiah a descendant of Merari;
DARBY Translation: And of the LEVITES: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
KJV Translation: And of the LEVITES; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
Keywords: LEVITES,PHINEHAS,PRIEST
Description: 1 Chronicles 9:20
NET Translation: Phinehas son of Eleazar had been their leader in earlier times, and the Lord was with him.
DARBY Translation: And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them formerly; Jehovah was with him.
KJV Translation: And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, [and] the LORD [was] with him.
Keywords: LEVITES,TREASURE-HOUSES
Description: 1 Chronicles 9:26
NET Translation: The four head gatekeepers, who were LEVITES, were assigned to guard the storerooms and treasuries in God’s sanctuary.
DARBY Translation: For in their trust these four were the chief doorkeepers: they were LEVITES; and they were over the chambers and over the treasuries of the house of God;
KJV Translation: For these LEVITES, the four chief porters, were in [their] set officeK2298, and were over the chambersK2299and treasuries of the house of God.
Keywords: LEVITES,PORTERS
Description: 1 Chronicles 9:27
NET Translation: They would spend the night in their posts all around God’s sanctuary, for they were assigned to guard it and would open it with the key every morning.
DARBY Translation: for they stayed round about the house of God during the night, because the charge was upon them, and the openingD2396 thereof every morning [pertained] to them.
KJV Translation: And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge [was] upon them, and the opening thereof every morning [pertained] to them.
Keywords: MATTITHIAH,SHALLUM
Description: 1 Chronicles 9:31
NET Translation: Mattithiah, a Levite, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was in charge of baking the bread for offerings.
DARBY Translation: And Mattithiah of the LEVITES, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was in trust over the things that were made in the pans.
KJV Translation: And Mattithiah, [one] of the LEVITES, who [was] the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set officeK2302over the things that were made in the pansK2303.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 9:33
NET Translation: The musicians and Levite family leaders stayed in rooms at the sanctuary and were exempt from other duties, for day and night they had to carry out their assigned tasks.
DARBY Translation: And these were the singers, chief fathers of the LEVITES, [who were] in the chambers free from service; for they were employed day and night.
KJV Translation: And these [are] the singers, chief of the fathers of the LEVITES, [who remaining] in the chambers [were] free: for they were employed in [that] work day and night.
Keywords: JERUSALEM
Description: 1 Chronicles 9:34
NET Translation: These were the family leaders of the LEVITES, as listed in their genealogical records. They lived in Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: These are the chief fathers of the LEVITES, heads according to their families; these dwelt in Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: These chief fathers of the LEVITES [were] chief throughout their generations; these dwelt at Jerusalem.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 12:26
NET Translation: From Levi there were 4,600.
DARBY Translation: Of the children of Levi four thousand six hundred.
KJV Translation: Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 13:2
NET Translation: David said to the whole Israelite assembly, “If you so desire and the Lord our God approves, let’s spread the word to our brothers who remain in all the regions of Israel, and to the priests and LEVITES in their cities, so they may join us.
DARBY Translation: And David said to all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good to you, and it be of Jehovah our God, let us send abroad to our brethren everywhere, that are left in all the lands of Israel, and with them to the priests and LEVITES in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves to us;
KJV Translation: And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If [it seem] good unto you, and [that it be] of the LORD our God, let us send abroadK2354unto our brethren every where, [that are] left in all the land of Israel, and with them [also] to the priests and LEVITES [which are] in their cities [and] suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us:
Keywords: ARK,LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:2
NET Translation: Then David said, “Only the LEVITES may carry the ark of God, for the Lord chose them to carry the ark of the Lord and to serve before him perpetually.”
DARBY Translation: Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the LEVITES, for them has Jehovah chosen to carry the ark of God, and to serve him for ever.
KJV Translation: Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the LEVITES: for them hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever.
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:4
NET Translation: David gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the LEVITES:
DARBY Translation: And David gathered the sons of Aaron and the LEVITES:
KJV Translation: And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the LEVITES:
Keywords: ABIATHAR,AMMINADAB,ASAIAH,ELIEL,JOEL,SHEMAIAH,URIEL,ZADOK
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:11
NET Translation: David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar, along with the LEVITES Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.
DARBY Translation: And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the LEVITES, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab;
KJV Translation: And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the LEVITES, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,
Keywords: URIEL
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:12
NET Translation: He told them: “You are the leaders of the LEVITES’ families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves and bring the ark of the Lord God of Israel up to the place I have prepared for it.
DARBY Translation: and he said to them, Ye are the chief fathers of the LEVITES; hallow yourselves, ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of Jehovah the God of Israel to [the place that] I have prepared for it.
KJV Translation: And said unto them, Ye [are] the chief of the fathers of the LEVITES: sanctify yourselves, [both] ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel unto [the place that] I have prepared for it.
Keywords: FORM
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:14
NET Translation: The priests and LEVITES consecrated themselves so they could bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel.
DARBY Translation: So the priests and the LEVITES hallowed themselves to bring up the ark of Jehovah the God of Israel.
KJV Translation: So the priests and the LEVITES sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel.
Keywords: ARK
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:15
NET Translation: The descendants of Levi carried the ark of God on their shoulders with poles, just as Moses had commanded in keeping with the Lord’s instruction.
DARBY Translation: And the children of the LEVITES bore the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves upon them, as Moses had commanded according to the word of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And the children of the LEVITES bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of the LORD.
Keywords: ART,ASAPH,CYMBAL,DAVID,JOY,MUSIC,TACT,TEMPLE
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:16
NET Translation: David told the leaders of the LEVITES to appoint some of their relatives as musicians; they were to play various instruments, including stringed instruments and cymbals, and to sing loudly and joyfully.
DARBY Translation: And David spoke to the chief of the LEVITES to appoint their brethren, the singers, with instruments of music, lutes, and harps, and cymbals, that they should sound aloud, lifting up the voice with joy.
KJV Translation: And David spake to the chief of the LEVITES to appoint their brethren [to be] the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.
Keywords: ASAPH,BERECHIAH,ETHAN,HEMAN,JEDUTHUN,JOEL,KISHI
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:17
NET Translation: So the LEVITES appointed Heman son of Joel; one of his relatives, Asaph son of Berechiah; one of the descendants of Merari, Ethan son of Kushaiah;
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;
KJV Translation: So the LEVITES appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph the son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah;
Keywords: CHENANIAH,MUSIC
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:22
NET Translation: Kenaniah, the leader of the LEVITES, was in charge of transport, for he was well-informed on this matter;
DARBY Translation: And Chenaniah, chief of the LEVITES for the music,D2423 gave instruction in music,D2424 for he was skilful.
KJV Translation: And Chenaniah, chief of the LEVITES, [was] for song: he instructed about the song, because he [was] skilful.
Keywords: LEVITES,SEVEN
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:26
NET Translation: When God helped the LEVITES who were carrying the ark of the Lord’s covenant, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass, when God helped the LEVITES that bore the ark of the covenant of Jehovah, that they sacrificed seven bullocks and seven rams.
KJV Translation: And it came to pass, when God helped the LEVITES that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams.
Keywords: CHENANIAH,DRESS,LEVITES,MUSIC
Description: 1 Chronicles 15:27
NET Translation: David was wrapped in a linen robe, as were all the LEVITES carrying the ark, the musicians, and Kenaniah the supervisor of transport and the musicians; David also wore a linen ephod.
DARBY Translation: And David was clothed with a robe of byssus, and all the LEVITES that bore the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah chief of the music of the singers; and David had upon him a linen ephod.
KJV Translation: And David [was] clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the LEVITES that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the songK2372with the singers: David also [had] upon him an ephod of linen.
Keywords: ARK,DAVID,LEVITES,MUSIC,OBED-EDOM,THANKFULNESS
Description: 1 Chronicles 16:4
NET Translation: He appointed some of the LEVITES to serve before the ark of the Lord, to offer prayers, songs of thanks, and hymns to the Lord God of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And he appointed certain of the LEVITES to do the service before the ark of Jehovah, and to celebrate, and to thank and praise Jehovah the God of Israel:
KJV Translation: And he appointed [certain] of the LEVITES to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 23:2
NET Translation: David assembled all the leaders of Israel, along with the priests and the LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the LEVITES.
KJV Translation: And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the LEVITES.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 23:3
NET Translation: The LEVITES who were thirty years old and up were counted; there were 38,000 men.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES were numbered from thirty years old and upward; and their number, by their polls, man by man, was thirty-eight thousand.
KJV Translation: Now the LEVITES were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.
Keywords: CHURCH,LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 23:4
NET Translation: David said, “Of these, 24,000 are to direct the work of the Lord’s temple; 6,000 are to be officials and judges;
DARBY Translation: Of these, twenty-four thousand were to preside over the work of the house of Jehovah; and six thousand were officersD2451 and judges;
KJV Translation: Of which, twenty and four thousand [were] to set forwardK2419the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand [were] officers and judges:
Description: 1 Chronicles 23:14
NET Translation: The descendants of Moses the man of God were considered LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: And as to Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi.
KJV Translation: Now [concerning] Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi.
Keywords: ELEAZAR (ELEAZER),KISH,LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 23:21
NET Translation: The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
DARBY Translation: The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
KJV Translation: The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.
Keywords: LEVITES,TEMPLE
Description: 1 Chronicles 23:24
NET Translation: These were the descendants of Levi according to their families, that is, the leaders of families as counted and individually listed who carried out assigned tasks in the Lord’s temple and were twenty years old and up.
DARBY Translation: These were the sons of Levi according to their fathers' houses, the chief fathers, as they were reckoned, by number of names by their polls, who did the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, from twenty years old and upward.
KJV Translation: These [were] the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; [even] the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.
Description: 1 Chronicles 23:26
NET Translation: So the LEVITES no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the items used in its service.”
DARBY Translation: and the LEVITES also have no more to carry the tabernacle, nor any of its vessels for its service.
KJV Translation: And also unto the LEVITES; they shall no [more] carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 23:27
NET Translation: According to David’s final instructions, the LEVITES twenty years old or older were counted.
DARBY Translation: For by the last words of David was this [done], the numbering of the sons of Levi from twenty years old and upward.
KJV Translation: For by the last words of David the LEVITES [were] numberedK2429from twenty years old and above:
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 23:28
NET Translation: Their job was to help Aaron’s descendants in the service of the Lord’s temple. They were to take care of the courtyards, the rooms, ceremonial purification of all holy items, and other jobs related to the service of God’s temple.
DARBY Translation: For their place was by the side ofD2455 the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of Jehovah, over the courts, and over the chambers, and over the purifying of all holy things, and [for] the work of the service of the house of God;
KJV Translation: Because their office [was] to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God;
Keywords: LEVITES,SHEWBREAD (SHOWBREAD)
Description: 1 Chronicles 23:29
NET Translation: They also took care of the bread that is displayed, the flour for offerings, the unleavened wafers, the round cakes, the mixing, and all the measuring.
DARBY Translation: and for the loaves to be set in rows, and for the fine flour for the oblation, and for the unleavened cakes, and for [what is baked in] the pan, and for that which is saturated [with oil], and for all measure of capacity and size;
KJV Translation: Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour for meat offering, and for the unleavened cakes, and for [that which is baked in] the panK2431, and for that which is fried, and for all manner of measure and size;
Keywords: ABIATHAR,NETHANEEL,SCRIBE (S),SHEMAIAH
Description: 1 Chronicles 24:6
NET Translation: The scribe Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, wrote down their names before the king, the officials, Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the leaders of the priestly and Levite families. One family was drawn by lot from Eleazar, and then the next from Ithamar.
DARBY Translation: And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, [one] of the LEVITES, inscribed them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and the chief fathers of the priests and LEVITES: one father's house was drawn for Eleazar, and one drawn for Ithamar.
KJV Translation: And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, [one] of the LEVITES, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and [before] the chief of the fathers of the priests and LEVITES: one principal householdK2432being taken for Eleazar, and [one] taken for Ithamar.
Keywords: JEHDEIAH,SHEBUEL
Description: 1 Chronicles 24:20
NET Translation: The rest of the LEVITES included: Shubael from the sons of Amram, Jehdeiah from the sons of Shubael,
DARBY Translation: And as for the rest of the sons of Levi: of the sons of Amram, Shubael; of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah.
KJV Translation: And the rest of the sons of Levi [were these]: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah.
Verse Intro: Review of the Rest of the LEVITES
Keywords: EDER,JERIMOTH,MAHLI
Description: 1 Chronicles 24:30
NET Translation: The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the LEVITES, listed by their families.
DARBY Translation: And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the LEVITES according to their fathers' houses.
KJV Translation: The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These [were] the sons of the LEVITES after the house of their fathers.
Keywords: ABIATHAR,PORTERS
Description: 1 Chronicles 24:31
NET Translation: Like their relatives, the descendants of Aaron, they also cast lots before King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, the leaders of families, the priests, and the LEVITES. The families of the oldest son cast lots along with those of the youngest.
DARBY Translation: These likewise cast lots just as their brethren the sons of Aaron before David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief fathers of the priests and LEVITES, the chief fathers just as the youngest of their brethren.
KJV Translation: These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and LEVITES, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.
Keywords: ASUPPIM
Description: 1 Chronicles 26:17
NET Translation: Each day there were six LEVITES posted on the east, four on the north, and four on the south. At the storehouses they were posted in pairs.
DARBY Translation: Eastward were six LEVITES, northward four a day, southward four a day, and in the storehouse two [and] two.
KJV Translation: Eastward [were] six LEVITES, northward four a day, southward four a day, and toward Asuppim two [and] two.
Keywords: AHIJAH,TREASURE-HOUSES
Description: 1 Chronicles 26:20
NET Translation: Their fellow LEVITES were in charge of the storehouses in God’s temple and the storehouses containing consecrated items.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES: Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.
KJV Translation: And of the LEVITES, Ahijah [was] over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things.
Verse Intro: David Organizes the Storehouses
Keywords: ABNER,JOAB,LEVITES,LIBERALITY,SAMUEL,SAUL,SHELOMITH
Description: 1 Chronicles 26:28
NET Translation: They were also in charge of everything dedicated by Samuel the prophet, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah; Shelomith and his relatives were in charge of everything that had been dedicated.
DARBY Translation: and all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah had dedicated: all that was dedicated was under the hand of Shelomith and of his brethren.
KJV Translation: And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; [and] whosoever had dedicated [any thing, it was] under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren.
Keywords: CHENANIAH,COURT,LEVITES
Description: 1 Chronicles 26:29
NET Translation: As for the Izharites: Kenaniah and his sons were given responsibilities outside the temple as officers and judges over Israel.
DARBY Translation: Of the Jizharites, Chenaniah and his sons were over Israel, for the outward business for officersD2474 and judges.
KJV Translation: Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons [were] for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.
Keywords: HASHABIAH,KEMUEL
Description: 1 Chronicles 27:17
NET Translation: Hashabiah son of Kemuel led the LEVITES, Zadok led the descendants of Aaron,
DARBY Translation: for the LEVITES, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel; for Aaron, Zadok;
KJV Translation: Of the LEVITES, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:
Keywords: PRIEST
Description: 1 Chronicles 28:13
NET Translation: He gave him the regulations for the divisions of priests and LEVITES, for all the assigned responsibilities within the Lord’s temple, and for all the items used in the service of the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: and for the courses of the priests and the LEVITES, and for all the work of the service of the house of Jehovah, and for all the instruments of service in the house of Jehovah:
KJV Translation: Also for the courses of the priests and the LEVITES, and for all the work of the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the house of the LORD.
Keywords: PRIEST
Description: 1 Chronicles 28:21
NET Translation: Here are the divisions of the priests and LEVITES who will perform all the service of God’s temple. All the willing and skilled men are ready to assist you in all the work and perform their service. The officials and all the people are ready to follow your instructions.”
DARBY Translation: And behold, the coursesD2484 of the priests and the LEVITES are for all the service of the house of God; and thou hast with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing man, skilful for every sort of service; and the princes and all the people are wholly at thy commandment.
KJV Translation: And, behold, the courses of the priests and the LEVITES, [even they shall be with thee] for all the service of the house of God: and [there shall be] with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people [will be] wholly at thy commandment.
Keywords: JEHIEL,LEVITES,TREASURE
Description: 1 Chronicles 29:8
NET Translation: All who possessed precious stones donated them to the treasury of the Lord’s temple, which was under the supervision of Jehiel the Gershonite.
DARBY Translation: And they with whom stones were found gave [them] to the treasure of the house of Jehovah, into the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
KJV Translation: And they with whom [precious] stones were found gave [them] to the treasure of the house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
Description: 2 Chronicles 5:4
NET Translation: When all Israel’s elders had arrived, the LEVITES lifted the ark.
DARBY Translation: And all the elders of Israel came; and the LEVITES took up the ark.
KJV Translation: And all the elders of Israel came; and the LEVITES took up the ark.
Keywords: TABERNACLE
Description: 2 Chronicles 5:5
NET Translation: The priests and LEVITES carried the ark, the tent where God appeared to his people, and all the holy items in the tent.
DARBY Translation: And theD2522y brought up the ark, and the tent of meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the tent: the priests, the LEVITES, brought them up.
KJV Translation: And they brought up the ark, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that [were] in the tabernacle, these did the priests [and] the LEVITES bring up.
Keywords: ASAPH,COLORS,CYMBAL,HARP,MUSIC,THANKFULNESS,TRUMPET
Description: 2 Chronicles 5:12
NET Translation: All the LEVITES who were musicians, including Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives, wore linen. They played cymbals and stringed instruments as they stood east of the altar. They were accompanied by 120 priests who blew trumpets.
DARBY Translation: and the LEVITES the singers, all they of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, clad in byssus, with cymbals and lutes and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them a hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets),
KJV Translation: Also the LEVITES [which were] the singers, all of them of Asaph, of Heman, of Jeduthun, with their sons and their brethren, [being] arrayed in white linen, having cymbals and psalteries and harps, stood at the east end of the altar, and with them an hundred and twenty priests sounding with trumpets:)
Keywords: DAVID,GOD,INVENTION,MUSIC,TRUMPET
Description: 2 Chronicles 7:6
NET Translation: The priests stood in their assigned spots, along with the LEVITES who had the musical instruments used for praising the Lord. (These were the ones King David made for giving thanks to the Lord and which were used by David when he offered praise, saying, “Certainly his loyal love endures.”) Opposite the LEVITES, the priests were blowing the trumpets, while all Israel stood there.
DARBY Translation: And the priests stood in their charges, and the LEVITES with Jehovah's instruments of music, which David the king had made to praise Jehovah, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever, when David praised by their means; and the priests sounded the trumpets opposite to them, and all Israel stood.
KJV Translation: And the priests waited on their offices: the LEVITES also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy [endureth] for ever, when David praised by their ministryK2530; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood.
Keywords: PRIEST,PROPHETS
Description: 2 Chronicles 8:14
NET Translation: As his father David had decreed, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests to do their assigned tasks, the Levitical orders to lead worship and help the priests with their daily tasks, and the divisions of the gatekeepers to serve at their assigned gates. This was what David the man of God had ordered.
DARBY Translation: And he appointed, according to the ordinance of David his father, the divisions of the priests for their service, and the LEVITES for their charges, to praise and serve before the priests, as the duty of every day requiredD2535; and the doorkeepers by their divisions at every gate: for such was the commandment of David the man of God;
KJV Translation: And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the LEVITES to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commandedK2537.
Description: 2 Chronicles 8:15
NET Translation: They did not neglect any detail of the king’s orders pertaining to the priests, LEVITES, and treasuries.
DARBY Translation: and they did not depart from the commandment of the king to the priests and the LEVITES concerning any matter, nor concerning the treasures.
KJV Translation: And they departed not from the commandment of the king unto the priests and LEVITES concerning any matter, or concerning the treasures.
Keywords: LEVITES,PRIEST,RELIGION
Description: 2 Chronicles 11:13
NET Translation: The priests and LEVITES who lived throughout Israel supported him, no matter where they resided.
DARBY Translation: And the priests and the LEVITES that were in all Israel resorted to him out of all their districts;
KJV Translation: And the priests and the LEVITES that [were] in all Israel resorted to himK2554out of all their coasts.
Keywords: JEROBOAM,RULERS
Description: 2 Chronicles 11:14
NET Translation: The LEVITES even left their pasturelands and their property behind and came to Judah and Jerusalem, for Jeroboam and his sons prohibited them from serving as the Lord’s priests.
DARBY Translation: for the LEVITES left their suburbs and their possessions, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from exercising the priesthood to Jehovah;
KJV Translation: For the LEVITES left their suburbs and their possession, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from executing the priest's office unto the LORD:
Keywords: JEROBOAM,LEVITES
Description: 2 Chronicles 13:9
NET Translation: But you banished the Lord’s priests, Aaron’s descendants, and the LEVITES, and appointed your own priests just as the surrounding nations do! Anyone who comes to consecrate himself with a young bull or seven rams becomes a priest of these fake gods!
DARBY Translation: Have ye not cast out the priests of Jehovah, the sons of Aaron, and the LEVITES, and made you priests as the peoples of the lands? whoever comes to consecrate himself with a young bullock and seven rams, he becomes a priest of what is not GodD2549.
KJV Translation: Have ye not cast out the priests of the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the LEVITES, and have made you priests after the manner of the nations of [other] lands? so that whosoever cometh to consecrate himselfK2561with a young bullock and seven rams, [the same] may be a priest of [them that are] no gods.
Keywords: DECISION,FAITH
Description: 2 Chronicles 13:10
NET Translation: But as for us, the Lord is our God and we have not rejected him. Aaron’s descendants serve as the Lord’s priests, and the LEVITES assist them with the work.
DARBY Translation: But as for us, Jehovah is our God, and we have not forsaken him; and the priests that serve Jehovah are the sons of Aaron, and the LEVITES are at their work:
KJV Translation: But as for us, the LORD [is] our God, and we have not forsaken him; and the priests, which minister unto the LORD, [are] the sons of Aaron, and the LEVITES [wait] upon [their] business:
Keywords: ADONIJAH,ASAHEL,ELISHAMA,JEHONATHAN,JEHORAM,LEVITES,NETHANIAH,SHEMAIAH,SHEMIRAMOTH,TOB-ADONIJAH,TOBIJAH,ZEBADIAH
Description: 2 Chronicles 17:8
NET Translation: They were accompanied by the LEVITES Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah, and by the priests Elishama and Jehoram.
DARBY Translation: and with them the LEVITES: Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tob-Adonijah, LEVITES; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests.
KJV Translation: And with them [he sent] LEVITES, [even] Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and Tobijah, and Tobadonijah, LEVITES; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, priests.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 2 Chronicles 17:9
NET Translation: They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the scroll of the law of the Lord. They traveled to all the cities of Judah and taught the people.
DARBY Translation: And they taught in Judah, and had the book of the law of Jehovah with them; and they went about through all the cities of Judah, and taught among the people.
KJV Translation: And they taught in Judah, and [had] the book of the law of the LORD with them, and went about throughout all the cities of Judah, and taught the people.
Keywords: COURT,JUDGE,LEVITES,PRIEST
Description: 2 Chronicles 19:8
NET Translation: In Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed some LEVITES, priests, and Israelite family leaders to judge on behalf of the Lord and to settle disputes among the residents of Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set some of the LEVITES and priests, and of the chief fathers of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah and for causes. And they returned to Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the LEVITES, and [of] the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.
Keywords: AMARIAH,AZARIAH,COURAGE,DECISION,ISHMAEL,CIVIL MINISTER,ZEBADIAH
Description: 2 Chronicles 19:11
NET Translation: Take note, Amariah the chief priest will oversee you in every matter pertaining to the Lord and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the family of Judah, in every matter pertaining to the king. The LEVITES will serve as officials before you. Act courageously, and may the Lord be with those who do well!”
DARBY Translation: And behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of Jehovah, and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, prince of the house of Judah, in all the king's matters; and ye have the LEVITES before you as officersD2570. Be strong and do it, and Jehovah will be with the good.
KJV Translation: And, behold, Amariah the chief priest [is] over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the LEVITES [shall be] officers before you. Deal courageouslyK2598, and the LORD shall be with the good.
Keywords: MUSIC
Description: 2 Chronicles 20:19
NET Translation: Then some LEVITES, from the Kohathites and Korahites, got up and loudly praised the Lord God of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES, of the sons of the Kohathites, and of the sons of the Korahites, stood up to praise Jehovah the God of Israel with an exceeding loud voice.
KJV Translation: And the LEVITES, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.
Keywords: CONSTITUTION,LEVITES
Description: 2 Chronicles 23:2
NET Translation: They traveled throughout Judah and assembled the LEVITES from all the cities of Judah, as well as the Israelite family leaders. They came to Jerusalem,
DARBY Translation: And they went about in Judah and gathered together the LEVITES out of all the cities of Judah, and the chief fathers of Israel; and they came to Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: And they went about in Judah, and gathered the LEVITES out of all the cities of Judah, and the chief of the fathers of Israel, and they came to Jerusalem.
Keywords: PORTERS
Description: 2 Chronicles 23:4
NET Translation: This is what you must do. One-third of you priests and LEVITES who are on duty during the Sabbath will guard the doors.
DARBY Translation: This is the thing which ye shall do: a third part of you that come in on the sabbath, of the priests and of the LEVITES, shall be keepers of the doors;
KJV Translation: This [is] the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you entering on the sabbath, of the priests and of the LEVITES, [shall be] porters of the doorsK2623;
Description: 2 Chronicles 23:6
NET Translation: No one must enter the Lord’s temple except the priests and LEVITES who are on duty. They may enter because they are ceremonially pure. All the others should carry out their assigned service to the Lord.
DARBY Translation: But let none come into the house of Jehovah except the priests and those of the LEVITES that do the service; they shall go in, for they are holy; but all the people shall keep the watch of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: But let none come into the house of the LORD, save the priests, and they that minister of the LEVITES; they shall go in, for they [are] holy: but all the people shall keep the watch of the LORD.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 2 Chronicles 23:7
NET Translation: The LEVITES must surround the king. Each of you must hold his weapon in his hand. Whoever tries to enter the temple must be killed. You must accompany the king wherever he goes.”
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES shall encompass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and he that comes into the house shall be put to death; and ye shall be with the king when he comes in and when he goes out.
KJV Translation: And the LEVITES shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whosoever [else] cometh into the house, he shall be put to death: but be ye with the king when he cometh in, and when he goeth out.
Description: 2 Chronicles 23:8
NET Translation: The LEVITES and all the men of Judah did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each of them took his men, those who were on duty during the Sabbath as well as those who were off duty on the Sabbath. Jehoiada the priest did not release his divisions from their duties.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES and all Judah did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded; and they took every man his men, those that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go forth on the sabbath; for Jehoiada the priest did not liberate the divisions.
KJV Translation: So the LEVITES and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go [out] on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.
Keywords: JOY,MUSIC
Description: 2 Chronicles 23:18
NET Translation: Jehoiada then assigned the duties of the Lord’s temple to the priests, the LEVITES whom David had assigned to the Lord’s temple. They were responsible for offering burnt sacrifices to the Lord with joy and music, according to the law of Moses and the edict of David.
DARBY Translation: And Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of Jehovah under the hand of the priests, the LEVITES, whom David had set by classes over the house of Jehovah to offer up Jehovah's burnt-offerings, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing according to the directions of David.
KJV Translation: Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the LEVITES, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as [it is] written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, [as it was ordained] by DavidK2628.
Keywords: LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,MONEY
Description: 2 Chronicles 24:5
NET Translation: He assembled the priests and LEVITES and ordered them, “Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the annual quota of silver from all Israel for repairs on the temple of your God. Be quick about it!” But the LEVITES delayed.
DARBY Translation: And he gathered together the priests and the LEVITES, and said to them, Go out to the cities of Judah and collect of all Israel money for the repair of the house of your God from year to year, and ye shall hasten the matter. But the LEVITES hastened it not.
KJV Translation: And he gathered together the priests and the LEVITES, and said to them, Go out unto the cities of Judah, and gather of all Israel money to repair the house of your God from year to year, and see that ye hasten the matter. Howbeit the LEVITES hastened [it] not.
Keywords: MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST,TABERNACLE,TEMPLE
Description: 2 Chronicles 24:6
NET Translation: So the king summoned Jehoiada the chief priest, and said to him, “Why have you not made the LEVITES collect from Judah and Jerusalem the tax authorized by Moses the Lord’s servant and by the assembly of Israel at the tent containing the tablets of the law?”
DARBY Translation: And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said to him, Why hast thou not required of the LEVITES to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the tribute of Moses the servant of Jehovah [laid upon] the congregation of Israel, for the tent of the testimony?
KJV Translation: And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the LEVITES to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the collection, [according to the commandment] of Moses the servant of the LORD, and of the congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of witness?
Keywords: LEVITES,MONEY
Description: 2 Chronicles 24:11
NET Translation: Whenever the LEVITES brought the chest to the royal accountant and they saw there was a lot of silver, the royal scribe and the accountant of the high priest emptied the chest and then took it back to its place. They went through this routine every day and collected a large amount of silver.
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass at the time the chest was brought for the king's control by the hand of the LEVITES, and when they saw that there was much money, the king's scribe and high priest's officer came, and they emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to its place again. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance.
KJV Translation: Now it came to pass, that at what time the chest was brought unto the king's office by the hand of the LEVITES, and when they saw that [there was] much money, the king's scribe and the high priest's officer came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to his place again. Thus they did day by day, and gathered money in abundance.
Keywords: JERUSALEM,PRIEST
Description: 2 Chronicles 29:4
NET Translation: He brought in the priests and LEVITES and assembled them in the square on the east side.
DARBY Translation: And he brought in the priests and the LEVITES, and gathered them into the open place eastward;
KJV Translation: And he brought in the priests and the LEVITES, and gathered them together into the east street,
Keywords: CHURCH
Description: 2 Chronicles 29:5
NET Translation: He said to them: “Listen to me, you LEVITES! Now consecrate yourselves, so you can consecrate the temple of the Lord God of your ancestors. Remove from the sanctuary what is ceremonially unclean.
DARBY Translation: and he said to them, Hear me, ye LEVITES: hallow yourselves now, and hallow the house of Jehovah the God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the sanctuary.
KJV Translation: And said unto them, Hear me, ye LEVITES, sanctify now yourselves, and sanctify the house of the LORD God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy [place].
Keywords: ABDI,AMASAI,EDEN,JEHALELEL,JOAH,JOEL,KISH,LEVITES,MAHATH,ZIMMAH
Description: 2 Chronicles 29:12
NET Translation: The following LEVITES prepared to carry out the king’s orders: From the Kohathites: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah; from the Merarites: Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel; from the Gershonites: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah;
DARBY Translation: Then the LEVITES rose up, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalleleel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah;
KJV Translation: Then the LEVITES arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:
Keywords: CEDRON,KIDRON
Description: 2 Chronicles 29:16
NET Translation: The priests then entered the Lord’s temple to purify it; they brought out to the courtyard of the Lord’s temple every ceremonially unclean thing they discovered inside. The LEVITES took them out to the Kidron Valley.
DARBY Translation: And the priests went into the inner part of the house of Jehovah to cleanse it, and carried forth all the uncleanness that they found in the temple of Jehovah, into the court of the house of Jehovah. And the LEVITES took it to carry it forth into the brook Kidron.
KJV Translation: And the priests went into the inner part of the house of the LORD, to cleanse [it], and brought out all the uncleanness that they found in the temple of the LORD into the court of the house of the LORD. And the LEVITES took [it], to carry [it] out abroad into the brook Kidron.
Keywords: CYMBAL,GAD,HARP,MUSIC,NATHAN,PSALTERY
Description: 2 Chronicles 29:25
NET Translation: Hezekiah stationed the LEVITES in the Lord’s temple with cymbals and stringed instruments just as David, Gad the king’s prophet, and Nathan the prophet had ordered. (The Lord had actually given these orders through his prophets.)
DARBY Translation: And he set the LEVITES in the house of Jehovah with cymbals, with lutes, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and of Nathan the prophet; for the commandment was of Jehovah through his prophets.
KJV Translation: And he set the LEVITES in the house of the LORDK2681with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet: for [so was] the commandment of the LORD byK2682his prophets.
Keywords: DAVID,INVENTION,MUSIC
Description: 2 Chronicles 29:26
NET Translation: The LEVITES had David’s musical instruments and the priests had trumpets.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
KJV Translation: And the LEVITES stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
Keywords: JOY,PROPHETS
Description: 2 Chronicles 29:30
NET Translation: King Hezekiah and the officials told the LEVITES to praise the Lord, using the psalms of David and Asaph the prophet. So they joyfully offered praise and bowed down and worshiped.
DARBY Translation: And king Hezekiah and the princes commanded the LEVITES to sing praise to Jehovah with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and bowed their heads and worshipped.
KJV Translation: Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the LEVITES to sing praise unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped.
Keywords: FORM,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,OBEDIENCE,PRIEST
Description: 2 Chronicles 29:34
NET Translation: But there were not enough priests to skin all the animals, so their brothers, the LEVITES, helped them until the work was finished and the priests could consecrate themselves. (The LEVITES had been more conscientious about consecrating themselves than the priests.)
DARBY Translation: Only the priests were too few, and they could not flay all the burnt-offerings; therefore their brethren the LEVITES helped them, until the work was ended, and until the priests had hallowed themselves; for the LEVITES were more upright in heart to hallow themselves than the priests.
KJV Translation: But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: wherefore their brethren the LEVITES did help themK2688, till the work was ended, and until the [other] priests had sanctified themselves: for the LEVITES [were] more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests.
Keywords: MINISTER,CHRISTIAN
Description: 2 Chronicles 30:15
NET Translation: They slaughtered the Passover lamb on the fourteenth day of the second month. The priests and LEVITES were ashamed, so they consecrated themselves and brought burnt sacrifices to the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And they slaughtered the passover on the fourteenth of the second month; and the priests and the LEVITES were ashamed, and hallowed themselves; and they brought the burnt-offerings into the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Then they killed the passover on the fourteenth [day] of the second month: and the priests and the LEVITES were ashamed, and sanctified themselves, and brought in the burnt offerings into the house of the LORD.
Description: 2 Chronicles 30:16
NET Translation: They stood at their posts according to the regulations outlined in the law of Moses, the man of God. The priests were splashing the blood as the LEVITES handed it to them.
DARBY Translation: And they stood in their place after their custom, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood [receiving it] from the hand of the LEVITES.
KJV Translation: And they stood in their placeK2693after their manner, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood, [which they received] of the hand of the LEVITES.
Keywords: FORM,PASSOVER,PROXY
Description: 2 Chronicles 30:17
NET Translation: Because many in the assembly had not consecrated themselves, the LEVITES slaughtered the Passover lambs of all who were ceremonially unclean and could not consecrate their sacrifice to the Lord.
DARBY Translation: For there were many in the congregation that were not hallowed; therefore the LEVITES had the charge of the slaughtering of the passover-lambs for every one not clean, to hallow them unto Jehovah.
KJV Translation: For [there were] many in the congregation that were not sanctified: therefore the LEVITES had the charge of the killing of the passovers for every one [that was] not clean, to sanctify [them] unto the LORD.
Keywords: FEASTS,JOY
Description: 2 Chronicles 30:21
NET Translation: The Israelites who were in Jerusalem observed the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy. The LEVITES and priests were praising the Lord every day with all their might.
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel, that were present at Jerusalem, held the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness; and the LEVITES and the priests praised Jehovah day by day, with the instruments of praise to Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And the children of Israel that were presentK2694at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the LEVITES and the priests praised the LORD day by day, [singing] with loud instruments unto the LORD.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: 2 Chronicles 30:22
NET Translation: Hezekiah expressed his appreciation to all the LEVITES, who demonstrated great skill in serving the Lord. They feasted for the seven days of the festival, and were making peace offerings and giving thanks to the Lord God of their ancestors.
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah spoke consolingly to all the LEVITES that had understanding in the good knowledge of JehovahD2628; and they ate the feast-offerings the seven days, sacrificing peace-offerings, and extolling Jehovah the God of their fathers.
KJV Translation: And Hezekiah spake comfortably unto allK2696the LEVITES that taught the good knowledge of the LORD: and they did eat throughout the feast seven days, offering peace offerings, and making confession to the LORD God of their fathers.
Description: 2 Chronicles 30:25
NET Translation: The celebration included the entire assembly of Judah, the priests, the LEVITES, the entire assembly of those who came from Israel, the resident foreigners who came from the land of Israel, and those who were residents of Judah.
DARBY Translation: And the whole congregation of Judah, with the priests and the LEVITES, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced.
KJV Translation: And all the congregation of Judah, with the priests and the LEVITES, and all the congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelt in Judah, rejoiced.
Keywords: CHURCH,HEAVEN,PRAYER,PRIEST,TEMPLE,WORSHIP
Description: 2 Chronicles 30:27
NET Translation: The priests and LEVITES got up and pronounced blessings on the people. The Lord responded favorably to them as their prayers reached his holy dwelling place in heaven.
DARBY Translation: And the priests the LEVITES arose and blessed the people; and their voice was heard, and their prayer came up to his holy habitation, to the heavens.
KJV Translation: Then the priests the LEVITES arose and blessed the people: and their voice was heard, and their prayer came [up] to his holy dwelling placeK2698, [even] unto heaven.
Keywords: CHURCH AND STATE,HEZEKIAH,MUSIC,PRIEST,THANKFULNESS
Description: 2 Chronicles 31:2
NET Translation: Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests and LEVITES to do their assigned tasks—to offer burnt sacrifices and present offerings and to serve, give thanks, and offer praise in the gates of the Lord’s sanctuary.
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah appointed the divisions of the priests, and the LEVITES after their divisions, every man according to his service, as well the priests as the LEVITES, for burnt-offerings and for peace-offerings, to serve and to give thanks and to praise in the gates of the courtsD2630 of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the LEVITES after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and LEVITES for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.
Keywords: PRIEST
Description: 2 Chronicles 31:4
NET Translation: He ordered the people living in Jerusalem to contribute the portion prescribed for the priests and LEVITES so they might be obedient to the law of the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the LEVITES, that they might be encouraged in the law of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the LEVITES, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD.
Description: 2 Chronicles 31:9
NET Translation: When Hezekiah asked the priests and LEVITES about the heaps,
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah questioned the priests and the LEVITES concerning the heaps.
KJV Translation: Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the LEVITES concerning the heaps.
Keywords: LEVITES,TITHES
Description: 2 Chronicles 31:11
NET Translation: Hezekiah ordered that storerooms be prepared in the Lord’s temple. When this was done,
DARBY Translation: And Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of Jehovah; and they prepared [them],
KJV Translation: Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambersK2705in the house of the LORD; and they prepared [them],
Keywords: CHILDREN,LEVITES,PENSION
Description: 2 Chronicles 31:16
NET Translation: They made disbursements to all the males three years old and up who were listed in the genealogical records—to all who would enter the Lord’s temple to serve on a daily basis and fulfill their duties as assigned to their divisions.
DARBY Translation: besides those from three years old and upward who as males were entered in the genealogical register, all that came into the house of Jehovah, as the duty of every day required, for their service in their charges, according to their divisions,
KJV Translation: Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, [even] unto every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses;
Description: 2 Chronicles 31:17
NET Translation: They made disbursements to the priests listed in the genealogical records by their families, and to the LEVITES twenty years old and up, according to their duties as assigned to their divisions,
DARBY Translation: both to the priests enregistered according to their fathers' houses, and to the LEVITES from twenty years old and upward, in their charges, by their divisions;
KJV Translation: Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the LEVITES from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;
Description: 2 Chronicles 31:19
NET Translation: As for the descendants of Aaron, the priests who lived in the outskirts of all their cities, men were assigned to disburse portions to every male among the priests and to every Levite listed in the genealogical records.
DARBY Translation: And for the sons of Aaron the priests who were in the country, in the suburbs of their cities, there were, in every several city, men expressed by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all the LEVITES that were entered in the register.
KJV Translation: Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, [which were] in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every several city, the men that were expressed by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the LEVITES.
Keywords: HILKIAH,LEVITES,MONEY,PRIEST
Description: 2 Chronicles 34:9
NET Translation: They went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the silver that had been brought to God’s temple. The LEVITES who guarded the door had collected it from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim and from all who were left in Israel, as well as from all the people of Judah and Benjamin and the residents of Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And they came to Hilkijah the high priest, and they delivered [to them] the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the LEVITES that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin, and of the inhabitants of JerusalemD2650.
KJV Translation: And when they came to Hilkiah the high priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the LEVITES that kept the doors had gathered of the hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin; and they returned to Jerusalem.
Keywords: JAHATH,MESHULLAM,OBADIAH,ZECHARIAH (ZECHARIAS)
Description: 2 Chronicles 34:12
NET Translation: The men worked faithfully. Their supervisors were Jahath and Obadiah (LEVITES descended from Merari), as well as Zechariah and Meshullam (descendants of Kohath). The LEVITES, all of whom were skilled musicians,
DARBY Translation: And the men did the work faithfully. And over them were appointed Jahath and Obadiah, LEVITES, of the children of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the children of the Kohathites, for the oversight; and all these LEVITES were skilled in instruments of music.
KJV Translation: And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them [were] Jahath and Obadiah, the LEVITES, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set [it] forward; and [other of] the LEVITES, all that could skill of instruments of musick.
Keywords: PORTERS
Description: 2 Chronicles 34:13
NET Translation: supervised the laborers and all the foremen on their various jobs. Some of the LEVITES were scribes, officials, and guards.
DARBY Translation: They were also over the bearers of burdens, and were overseers of all that worked in any manner of service. And of the LEVITES were the scribes, and officers, and doorkeepers.
KJV Translation: Also [they were] over the bearers of burdens, and [were] overseers of all that wrought the work in any manner of service: and of the LEVITES [there were] scribes, and officers, and porters.
Description: 2 Chronicles 34:30
NET Translation: The king went up to the Lord’s temple, accompanied by all the people of Judah, the residents of Jerusalem, the priests, and the LEVITES. All the people were there, from the oldest to the youngest. He read aloud all the words of the scroll of the covenant that had been discovered in the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And the king went up into the house of Jehovah, and all the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the priests and the LEVITES, and all the people, great and small; and he readD2654 in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which had been found in the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the priests, and the LEVITES, and all the people, great and smallK2745: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant that was found in the house of the LORD.
Keywords: INFLUENCE,PROPHECIES CONCERNING ISRAEL,REVIVALS,RULERS,JOSIAH,LEVITES,LIBERALITY,PASSOVER
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:1
NET Translation: Josiah observed a Passover festival for the Lord in Jerusalem. They slaughtered the Passover lambs on the fourteenth day of the first month.
DARBY Translation: And Josiah held a passover to Jehovah in Jerusalem; and they slaughtered the passover on the fourteenth of the first month.
KJV Translation: Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the LORD in Jerusalem: and they killed the passover on the fourteenth [day] of the first month.
Verse Intro: Josiah Observes the Passover
Keywords: ARK,LAW,LEVITES,PASSOVER
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:3
NET Translation: He told the LEVITES, who instructed all Israel about things consecrated to the Lord, “Place the holy ark in the temple which King Solomon son of David of Israel built. Don’t carry it on your shoulders. Now serve the Lord your God and his people Israel!
DARBY Translation: And he said to the LEVITES, that taught all Israel, [and] who were holy to Jehovah, Put the holy ark in the house that Solomon the son of David, king of Israel, built; ye have not to carry it upon your shoulders. Serve now Jehovah your God, and his people Israel;
KJV Translation: And said unto the LEVITES that taught all Israel, which were holy unto the LORD, Put the holy ark in the house which Solomon the son of David king of Israel did build; [it shall] not [be] a burden upon [your] shoulders: serve now the LORD your God, and his people Israel,
Keywords: CHURCH,PRIEST
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:5
NET Translation: Stand in the sanctuary and, together with the LEVITES, represent the family divisions of your countrymen.
DARBY Translation: and stand in the sanctuary for the classes of the fathers' houses, for your brethren, the children of the people, and [according] toD2655 the divisions of the fathers' houses of the LEVITES;
KJV Translation: And stand in the holy [place] according to the divisions of the families of the fathersK2748of your brethrenK2749the people, and [after] the division of the families of the LEVITES.
Keywords: JEHIEL,ZECHARIAH (ZECHARIAS)
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:8
NET Translation: His officials also willingly contributed to the people, priests, and LEVITES. Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, the leaders of God’s temple, gave the priests 2,600 Passover sacrifices and 300 cattle.
DARBY Translation: And his princes gave a voluntary heave-offering for the people, for the priests, and for the LEVITES: Hilkijah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave to the priests for the passover-offerings two thousand six hundred [small cattle] and three hundred oxen;
KJV Translation: And his princes gave willinglyK2751unto the people, to the priests, and to the LEVITES: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six hundred [small cattle], and three hundred oxen.
Keywords: CONONIAH,HASHABIAH,JEIEL,JOZABAD,NETHANEEL,SHEMAIAH
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:9
NET Translation: Konaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, along with Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, the officials of the LEVITES, supplied the LEVITES with 5,000 Passover sacrifices and 500 cattle.
DARBY Translation: and Conaniah, and Shemaiah and Nethaneel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chief of the LEVITES, gave as heave-offering to the LEVITES for the passover-offerings five thousand [small cattle] and five hundred oxen.
KJV Translation: Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethaneel, his brethren, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, chief of the LEVITES, gaveK2752unto the LEVITES for passover offerings five thousand [small cattle], and five hundred oxen.
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:10
NET Translation: Preparations were made, and the priests stood at their posts and the LEVITES in their divisions as prescribed by the king.
DARBY Translation: And the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the LEVITES in their divisions, according to the king's commandment.
KJV Translation: So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the LEVITES in their courses, according to the king's commandment.
Keywords: PRIEST
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:11
NET Translation: They slaughtered the Passover lambs and the priests splashed the blood, while the LEVITES skinned the animals.
DARBY Translation: And they slaughtered the passover, and the priests sprinkled [the blood] from their hand, and the LEVITES flayed them.
KJV Translation: And they killed the passover, and the priests sprinkled [the blood] from their hands, and the LEVITES flayed [them].
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:14
NET Translation: Afterward they made preparations for themselves and for the priests, because the priests, the descendants of Aaron, were offering burnt sacrifices and fat portions until evening. The LEVITES made preparations for themselves and for the priests, the descendants of Aaron.
DARBY Translation: And afterwards they made ready for themselves and for the priests; because the priests, the sons of Aaron, [were engaged] in offering up the burnt-offerings and the fat until night; therefore the LEVITES prepared for themselves, and for the priests, the sons of Aaron.
KJV Translation: And afterward they made ready for themselves, and for the priests: because the priests the sons of Aaron [were busied] in offering of burnt offerings and the fat until night; therefore the LEVITES prepared for themselves, and for the priests the sons of Aaron.
Keywords: ASAPH,MUSIC,PORTERS
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:15
NET Translation: The musicians, the descendants of Asaph, manned their posts, as prescribed by David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king’s prophet. The guards at the various gates did not need to leave their posts, for their fellow LEVITES made preparations for them.
DARBY Translation: And the singers, the sons of Asaph, were in their place, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king's seer; and the doorkeepers were at every gate; they had not to depart from their service, for their brethren the LEVITES prepared for them.
KJV Translation: And the singers the sons of Asaph [were] in their placeK2754, according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Heman, and Jeduthun the king's seer; and the porters [waited] at every gate; they might not depart from their service; for their brethren the LEVITES prepared for them.
Keywords: ISRAEL,PASSOVER,SAMUEL
Description: 2 Chronicles 35:18
NET Translation: A Passover like this had not been observed in Israel since the days of Samuel the prophet. None of the kings of Israel had observed a Passover like the one celebrated by Josiah, the priests, the LEVITES, all the people of Judah and Israel who were there, and the residents of Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And there was no passover like to that holden in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel hold such a passover as Josiah held, and the priests, and the LEVITES, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the LEVITES, and all Judah and Israel that were presentK2756, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Keywords: BENJAMIN,LIBERALITY,PRIEST
Description: Ezra 1:5
NET Translation: Then the leaders of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and the LEVITES—all those whose mind God had stirred—got ready to go up in order to build the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: And the chief fathers of Judah and Benjamin rose up, and the priests, and the LEVITES, even all those whose spirit God had stirred, to go up to build the house of Jehovah which is at Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the LEVITES, with all [them] whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which [is] in Jerusalem.
Verse Intro: Preparations to Return from Captivity
Keywords: HODAVIAH,JESHUA,KADMIEL,LEVITES
Description: Ezra 2:40
NET Translation: The LEVITES: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah): 74.
DARBY Translation: The LEVITES: the children of Jeshua and of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy-four.
KJV Translation: The LEVITES: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of HodaviahK2783, seventy and four.
Keywords: NETHINIMS,PRIEST
Description: Ezra 2:70
NET Translation: The priests, the LEVITES, some of the people, the singers, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants lived in their towns, and all the rest of Israel lived in their towns.
DARBY Translation: And the priests, and the LEVITES, and [some] of the people, and the singers, and the doorkeepers, and the Nethinim dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.
KJV Translation: So the priests, and the LEVITES, and [some] of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.
Keywords: JEHOZADAK,JESHUA,LEVITES,MONTH,PRIEST,SHEALTIEL
Description: Ezra 3:8
NET Translation: In the second year after they had come to the temple of God in Jerusalem, in the second month, Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak initiated the work, along with the rest of their associates, the priests and the LEVITES, and all those who were coming to Jerusalem from the exile. They appointed the LEVITES who were at least twenty years old to take charge of the work on the Lord’s temple.
DARBY Translation: And in the second year of their coming to the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the LEVITES, and all they that had come out of the captivity to Jerusalem; and they appointed the LEVITES, from twenty years old and upward, to superintendD2680 the work of the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the LEVITES, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the LEVITES, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the LORD.
Verse Intro: Temple Preparations and Foundation Laid
Keywords: HENADAD,KADMIEL,LEVITES
Description: Ezra 3:9
NET Translation: So Jeshua appointed both his sons and his relatives, Kadmiel and his sons (the sons of Yehudah), to take charge of the workers in the temple of God, along with the sons of Henadad, their sons, and their relatives the LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: And Jeshua stood up, his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of JudahD2681, as one [man], to superintend the workmen in the house of God; [also] the sons of Henadad, their sons and their brethren, the LEVITES.
KJV Translation: Then stood Jeshua [with] his sons and his brethren, Kadmiel and his sons, the sons of JudahK2795, togetherK2796, to set forward the workmen in the house of God: the sons of Henadad, [with] their sons and their brethren the LEVITES.
Keywords: ASAPH,CYMBAL,MUSIC,TRUMPET,WORSHIP
Description: Ezra 3:10
NET Translation: When the builders established the Lord’s temple, the priests, ceremonially attired and with their clarions, and the LEVITES (the sons of Asaph) with their cymbals, stood to praise the Lord according to the instructions left by King David of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of Jehovah, they set the priests in their apparel, with trumpets, and the LEVITES the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise Jehovah according to the directions of David king of Israel.
KJV Translation: And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the LEVITES the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise the LORD, after the ordinance of David king of Israel.
Description: Ezra 3:12
NET Translation: Many of the priests, the LEVITES, and the leaders—older people who had seen with their own eyes the former temple while it was still established—were weeping loudly, and many others raised their voice in a joyous shout.
DARBY Translation: But many of the priests and LEVITES and chief fathers, the ancient men that had seen the first house, wept with a loud voice, [when] the foundation of this house was laid in their sight; and many shouted aloud for joy.
KJV Translation: But many of the priests and LEVITES and chief of the fathers, [who were] ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:
Keywords: BACKSLIDERS,DEDICATION,JOY
Description: Ezra 6:16
NET Translation: The people of Israel—the priests, the LEVITES, and the rest of the exiles—observed the dedication of this temple of God with joy.
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel, the priests and the LEVITES, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy;
KJV Translation: And the children of Israel, the priests, and the LEVITES, and the rest of the children of the captivityK2830, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,
Description: Ezra 6:18
NET Translation: They appointed the priests by their divisions and the LEVITES by their divisions over the worship of God at Jerusalem, in accord with the book of Moses.
DARBY Translation: And they set the priests in their classes, and the LEVITES in their divisions, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem: as it is written in the book of Moses.
KJV Translation: And they set the priests in their divisions, and the LEVITES in their courses, for the service of God, which [is] at Jerusalem; as it is written in the bookK2831of Moses.
Keywords: LEVITES,PASSOVER,PRIEST
Description: Ezra 6:20
NET Translation: The priests and the LEVITES had purified themselves, every last one, and they all were ceremonially pure. They sacrificed the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their colleagues the priests, and for themselves.
DARBY Translation: For the priests and the LEVITES had purified themselves as one [man]: they were all pure; and they killed the passover for all the children of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and for themselves.
KJV Translation: For the priests and the LEVITES were purified together, all of them [were] pure, and killed the passover for all the children of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and for themselves.
Keywords: FELLOWSHIP,LEVITES,REPENTANCE
Description: Ezra 6:21
NET Translation: The Israelites who were returning from the exile ate it, along with all those who had joined them in separating themselves from the uncleanness of the nations of the land to seek the Lord God of Israel.
DARBY Translation: And the children of Israel that were come back out of captivity, and all such as had separated themselves to them from the filthiness of the nations of the land, to seek Jehovah the God of Israel, did eat;
KJV Translation: And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and all such as had separated themselves unto them from the filthiness of the heathen of the land, to seek the LORD God of Israel, did eat,
Keywords: LEVITES,NETHINIMS,PRIEST
Description: Ezra 7:7
NET Translation: In the seventh year of King Artaxerxes, Ezra brought up to Jerusalem some of the Israelites and some of the priests, the LEVITES, the attendants, the gatekeepers, and the temple servants.
DARBY Translation: (And there went up [some] of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the LEVITES, and the singers, and the doorkeepers, and the Nethinim, to Jerusalem, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king.)
KJV Translation: And there went up [some] of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the LEVITES, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, unto Jerusalem, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king.
Keywords: LIBERALITY
Description: Ezra 7:13
NET Translation: I have now issued a decree that anyone in my kingdom from the people of Israel—even the priests and LEVITES—who wishes to do so may go up with you to Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: I have given orders that all they of the people of Israel, and of their priests and the LEVITES, in my realm, who are disposed to go to Jerusalem, go with thee.
KJV Translation: I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and [of] his priests and LEVITES, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee.
Keywords: CHURCH AND STATE,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,NETHINIMS,PRIEST,TAX
Description: Ezra 7:24
NET Translation: Furthermore, be aware of the fact that you have no authority to impose tax, tribute, or toll on any of the priests, the LEVITES, the musicians, the doorkeepers, the temple servants, or the attendants at the temple of this God.
DARBY Translation: Also we inform you, as regards all the priests and LEVITES, singers, doorkeepers, Nethinim, and ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose tribute, tax, and toll upon them.
KJV Translation: Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and LEVITES, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.
Keywords: AHAVA
Description: Ezra 8:15
NET Translation: I had them assemble at the canal that flows toward Ahava, and we camped there for three days. I observed that the people and the priests were present, but I found no LEVITES there.
DARBY Translation: And I gathered them together at the river that runs to Ahava; and there we encamped three days; and I surveyed the people and the priests, and found none of the sons of Levi there.
KJV Translation: And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there abodeK2840we in tents three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi.
Verse Intro: Preparation for the Return from Exile
Keywords: ARIEL,ELIEZER,ELNATHAN,JARIB,JOIARIB,LEVITES,MESHULLAM,SHEMAIAH,ZECHARIAH (ZECHARIAS)
Description: Ezra 8:16
NET Translation: So I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, who were leaders, and Joiarib and Elnathan, who were teachers.
DARBY Translation: And I sent for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men, and for Joiarib and for Elnathan, men of understanding.
KJV Translation: Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.
Keywords: NETHINIMS
Description: Ezra 8:20
NET Translation: and some of the temple servants that David and his officials had established for the work of the LEVITES—220 of them. They were all designated by name.
DARBY Translation: and of the Nethinim, whom David and the princes had appointed for the service of the LEVITES, two hundred and twenty Nethinim: all of them were expressed by name.
KJV Translation: Also of the Nethinims, whom David and the princes had appointed for the service of the LEVITES, two hundred and twenty Nethinims: all of them were expressed by name.
Keywords: HASHABIAH,INTEGRITY,LEVITES,LIBERALITY,PRIEST,SHEREBIAH
Description: Ezra 8:24
NET Translation: Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers,
DARBY Translation: And I separated twelve of the chiefs of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,
KJV Translation: Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,
Keywords: EZRA,LEVITES
Description: Ezra 8:29
NET Translation: Be careful with them and protect them, until you weigh them out before the leading priests and the LEVITES and the family leaders of Israel in Jerusalem, in the storerooms of the temple of the Lord.
DARBY Translation: Watch and keep [them] until ye weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the LEVITES, and the chiefs of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of Jehovah.
KJV Translation: Watch ye, and keep [them], until ye weigh [them] before the chief of the priests and the LEVITES, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Ezra 8:30
NET Translation: Then the priests and the LEVITES took charge of the silver, the gold, and the vessels that had been weighed out, to transport them to Jerusalem to the temple of our God.
DARBY Translation: And the priests and the LEVITES received by weight the silver and the gold and the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem unto the house of our God.
KJV Translation: So took the priests and the LEVITES the weight of the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, to bring [them] to Jerusalem unto the house of our God.
Keywords: BINNUI,ELEAZAR (ELEAZER),JESHUA,JOZABAD,LEVITES,MEREMOTH,NOADIAH,URIAH
Description: Ezra 8:33
NET Translation: On the fourth day we weighed out the silver, the gold, and the vessels in the house of our God into the care of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest, and Eleazar son of Phinehas, who were accompanied by Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui, who were LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: And on the fourth day the silver and the gold and the vessels were weighed in the house of our God into the hand of Meremoth the son of Urijah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them were Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, LEVITES:
KJV Translation: Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him [was] Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them [was] Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, LEVITES;
Keywords: EZRA,PROPHECIES CONCERNING ISRAEL,NATION,SIN,RELIGIOUS ZEAL,AMORITES,FELLOWSHIP,GOVERNMENT,HITTITES,JEBUSITES,LEVITES,MARRIAGE,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,MOABITES,PERIZZITES,PRIEST
Description: Ezra 9:1
NET Translation: Now when these things had been completed, the leaders approached me and said, “The people of Israel, the priests, and the LEVITES have not separated themselves from the local residents who practice detestable things similar to those of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites.
DARBY Translation: Now when these things were completed, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests and the LEVITES, have not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands, according to their abominations, [even] of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites;
KJV Translation: Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the LEVITES, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, [doing] according to their abominations, [even] of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites.
Verse Intro: Ezra's Prayer for the People
Keywords: AMORITES,CANAANITES,FELLOWSHIP,JEBUSITES,LEVITES,MARRIAGE,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,MOABITES,PERIZZITES,PRIEST
Description: Ezra 9:2
NET Translation: Indeed, they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy race has become intermingled with the local residents. Worse still, the leaders and the officials have been at the forefront of all this unfaithfulness!”
DARBY Translation: for they have taken of their daughters for themselves and for their sons, and have mingled the holy seed with the peoples of the lands; and the hand of the princes and rulersD2709 has been chief in this unfaithfulness.
KJV Translation: For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of [those] lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass.
Keywords: OATH,PRIEST
Description: Ezra 10:5
NET Translation: So Ezra got up and made the leading priests and LEVITES and all Israel take an oath to carry out this plan. And they all took a solemn oath.
DARBY Translation: Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, of the LEVITES, and of all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. And they swore.
KJV Translation: Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the LEVITES, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they sware.
Keywords: ELIEZER,JOZABAD,JUDAH,KELAIAH,LEVITES,PETHAHIAH,SHIMEI
Description: Ezra 10:23
NET Translation: From the LEVITES: Jozabad, Shimei, Kelaiah (also known as Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
DARBY Translation: And of the LEVITES: Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah (that is, Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
KJV Translation: Also of the LEVITES; Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah, (the same [is] Kelita,) Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
Keywords: ELIASHIB,LEVITES,SHALLUM,TELEM
Description: Ezra 10:24
NET Translation: From the singers: Eliashib. From the gatekeepers: Shallum, Telem, and Uri.
DARBY Translation: And of the singers: Eliashib. And of the doorkeepers: Shallum, and Telem, and Uri.
KJV Translation: Of the singers also; Eliashib: and of the porters; Shallum, and Telem, and Uri.
Keywords: BANI,CITIES,HASHABIAH,KEILAH,REHUM
Description: Nehemiah 3:17
NET Translation: After him the LEVITES worked—Rehum son of Bani and after him Hashabiah, head of half the district of Keilah, for his district.
DARBY Translation: After him repaired the LEVITES, Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him repaired Hashabiah, the chief of the half district of Keilah, for his district.
KJV Translation: After him repaired the LEVITES, Rehum the son of Bani. Next unto him repaired Hashabiah, the ruler of the half part of Keilah, in his part.
Keywords: GENEALOGY,MANEH,NEHEMIAH
Description: Nehemiah 7:1
NET Translation: When the wall had been rebuilt and I had positioned the doors, and the gatekeepers, the singers, and the LEVITES had been appointed,
DARBY Translation: And it came to pass when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, that the doorkeepers and the singers and the LEVITES were appointed.
KJV Translation: Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the LEVITES were appointed,
Keywords: HODEVAH,JESHUA,KADMIEL,LEVITES
Description: Nehemiah 7:43
NET Translation: The LEVITES: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodaviah): 74.
DARBY Translation: The LEVITES: the children of Jeshua [and] of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodvah, seventy-four.
KJV Translation: The LEVITES: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, [and] of the children of HodevahK2889, seventy and four.
Keywords: NETHINIMS
Description: Nehemiah 7:73
NET Translation: The priests, the LEVITES, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants, and all the rest of Israel lived in their cities. The priests, the LEVITES, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants, and all the rest of Israel lived in their cities. The priests, the LEVITES, the gatekeepers, the singers, some of the people, the temple servants, and all the rest of Israel lived in their cities. When the seventh month arrived and the Israelites were settled in their towns,
DARBY Translation: And the priests, and the LEVITES, and the doorkeepers, and the singers, and [some] of the people, and the Nethinim, and all Israel, dwelt in their citiesD2794. And when the seventh month came, and the children of Israel were in their cities,
KJV Translation: So the priests, and the LEVITES, and the porters, and the singers, and [some] of the people, and the Nethinims, and all Israel, dwelt in their cities; and when the seventh month came, the children of Israel [were] in their cities.
Keywords: AKKUB,BANI,HANAN,HODIAH,INSTRUCTION,JAMIN,JESHUA,JOZABAD,KELAIAH,LEVITES,MAASEIAH,PELAIAH,SHABBETHAI,SHEREBIAH
Description: Nehemiah 8:7
NET Translation: Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—all of whom were LEVITES—were teaching the people the law, as the people remained standing.
DARBY Translation: And Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the LEVITES, caused the people to understand the law; and the people [stood] in their place.
KJV Translation: Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the LEVITES, caused the people to understand the law: and the people [stood] in their place.
Keywords: FEASTS,JOY,PRIEST,TIRSHATHA,TRUMPETS
Description: Nehemiah 8:9
NET Translation: Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priestly scribe, and the LEVITES who were imparting understanding to the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the Lord your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people had been weeping when they heard the words of the law.
DARBY Translation: And Nehemiah, that is, the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the LEVITES that explained to the people, said to all the people, This day is holy to Jehovah your God: mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law.
KJV Translation: And Nehemiah, which [is] the TirshathaK2898, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the LEVITES that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day [is] holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.
Verse Intro: The People Respond to the Reading of the Law
Keywords: BENEFICENCE
Description: Nehemiah 8:11
NET Translation: Then the LEVITES quieted all the people saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy. Do not grieve.”
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES quieted all the people, saying, Be still! for the day is holy; neither be grieved.
KJV Translation: So the LEVITES stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day [is] holy; neither be ye grieved.
Keywords: MONTH,WORD OF GOD,WORSHIP
Description: Nehemiah 8:13
NET Translation: On the second day of the month the family leaders met with Ezra the scribe, together with all the people, the priests, and the LEVITES, to consider the words of the law.
DARBY Translation: And on the second day were gathered together the chief fathers of all the people, the priests, and the LEVITES, to Ezra the scribe, even to gain wisdom as to the words of the law.
KJV Translation: And on the second day were gathered together the chief of the fathers of all the people, the priests, and the LEVITES, unto Ezra the scribe, even to understand the words of the law.
Verse Intro: Feast of Booths Celebrated
Keywords: BANI,BUNNI,CHENANI,KADMIEL,SHEBANIAH,SHEREBIAH,THANKFULNESS
Description: Nehemiah 9:4
NET Translation: Then the LEVITES—Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Kenani—stood on the steps and called out loudly to the Lord their God.
DARBY Translation: Then stood up upon the platform of the LEVITES, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, Chenani, and cried with a loud voice to Jehovah their God.
KJV Translation: Then stood up upon the stairsK2903, of the LEVITES, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, [and] Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God.
Keywords: BANI,GLORY,GOD,HASHABNIAH,HODIAH,IMMORTALITY,KADMIEL,PETHAHIAH,PRAISE,SHEBANIAH,SHEREBIAH,SIN,SYNAGOGUE
Description: Nehemiah 9:5
NET Translation: The LEVITES—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the Lord your God!” “May you be blessed, O Lord our God, from age to age. May your glorious name be blessed; may it be lifted up above all blessing and praise.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, Pethahiah, said, Stand up, bless Jehovah your God from eternityD2796 to eternity. And let [men] bless the name of thy glory, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
KJV Translation: Then the LEVITES, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, [and] Pethahiah, said, Stand up [and] bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.
Keywords: COVENANT,DECISION,SEAL
Description: Nehemiah 9:38
NET Translation: (10:1) “Because of all this we are entering into a binding covenant in written form; our leaders, our LEVITES, and our priests have affixed their names on the sealed document.”
DARBY Translation: And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, our LEVITES, [and] our priests are at the sealing.
KJV Translation: And because of all this we make a sure [covenant], and write [it]; and our princes, LEVITES, [and] priests, seal [unto it].
Verse Intro: Covenant of the People to Be Faithful to God
Keywords: AZANIAH,BINNUI,HENADAD,JESHUA,KADMIEL,LEVITES
Description: Nehemiah 10:9
NET Translation: The LEVITES were as follows: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES: Jeshua the son of Azaniah; Binnui, of the sons of Henadad; Kadmiel,
KJV Translation: And the LEVITES: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
Keywords: COVENANT,NETHINIMS,PRIEST
Description: Nehemiah 10:28
NET Translation: “Now the rest of the people—the priests, the LEVITES, the gatekeepers, the singers, the temple attendants, and all those who have separated themselves from the neighboring peoples because of the law of God, along with their wives, their sons, and their daughters, all of whom are able to understand—
DARBY Translation: And the rest of the people, the priests, the LEVITES, the doorkeepers, the singers, the Nethinim, and all they that had separated themselves from the peoples of the lands to the law of God, their wives, their sons and their daughters, every one having knowledge [and] having understanding,
KJV Translation: And the rest of the people, the priests, the LEVITES, the porters, the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every one having knowledge, and having understanding;
Keywords: FUEL,THE LOT,OFFERINGS,PRIEST
Description: Nehemiah 10:34
NET Translation: “We—the priests, the LEVITES, and the people—have cast lots concerning the wood offerings, to bring them to the temple of our God according to our families at the designated times year by year to burn on the altar of the Lord our God, as is written in the law.
DARBY Translation: And we cast the lots among the priests, the LEVITES, and the people, for the wood-offering, to bring [it] into the house of our God, according to our fathers' houses, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of Jehovah our God, as it is written in the law;
KJV Translation: And we cast the lots among the priests, the LEVITES, and the people, for the wood offering, to bring [it] into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the LORD our God, as [it is] written in the law:
Keywords: DOUGH,FIRST FRUITS,TEMPLE,TITHES
Description: Nehemiah 10:37
NET Translation: We will also bring the first of our coarse meal, of our contributions, of the fruit of every tree, of new wine, and of olive oil to the priests at the storerooms of the temple of our God, along with a tenth of the produce of our land to the LEVITES, for the LEVITES are the ones who collect the tithes in all the cities where we work.
DARBY Translation: and that we should bring the first-fruits of our coarse mealD2812 and our heave-offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, new wine and oil, to the priests, into the chambers of the house of our God, and the tithes of our ground to the LEVITES, that they, the LEVITES, should take the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.
KJV Translation: And [that] we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the LEVITES, that the same LEVITES might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.
Keywords: LEVITES,PRIEST,TITHES,TREASURE-HOUSES
Description: Nehemiah 10:38
NET Translation: A priest of Aaron’s line will be with the LEVITES when the LEVITES collect the tithes, and the LEVITES will bring up a tenth of the tithes to the temple of our God, to the storerooms of the treasury.
DARBY Translation: And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the LEVITES, when the LEVITES take tithes; and the LEVITES shall bring up the tithe of the tithes to the house of our God, into the chambers of the treasure-house.
KJV Translation: And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the LEVITES, when the LEVITES take tithes: and the LEVITES shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.
Keywords: CHURCH,FIRST FRUITS,LEVITES,TITHES,TREASURE-HOUSES,WINE,WORSHIP
Description: Nehemiah 10:39
NET Translation: The Israelites and the LEVITES will bring the contribution of the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil to the storerooms where the utensils of the sanctuary are kept, and where the priests who minister stay, along with the gatekeepers and the singers. We will not neglect the temple of our God.”
DARBY Translation: For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the heave-offering of the corn, of the new wine and the oil, into the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the doorkeepers and the singers. And we will not forsake the house of our God.
KJV Translation: For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where [are] the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.
Keywords: NETHINIMS
Description: Nehemiah 11:3
NET Translation: These are the provincial leaders who settled in Jerusalem. (While other Israelites, the priests, the LEVITES, the temple attendants, and the sons of the servants of Solomon settled in the cities of Judah, each on his own property in their cities,
DARBY Translation: And these are the chiefs of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem; but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, Israel, the priests, and the LEVITES, and the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon's servants.
KJV Translation: Now these [are] the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, [to wit], Israel, the priests, and the LEVITES, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants.
Keywords: AZRIKAM,BUNNI,HASHABIAH,HASHUB,SHEMAIAH
Description: Nehemiah 11:15
NET Translation: From the LEVITES: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
DARBY Translation: And of the LEVITES: Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
KJV Translation: Also of the LEVITES: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
Keywords: JOZABAD,LEVITES,SHABBETHAI,SHEMAIAH
Description: Nehemiah 11:16
NET Translation: Shabbethai and Jozabad, leaders of the LEVITES, were in charge of the external work for the temple of God;
DARBY Translation: and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the LEVITES, [who were] over the outward work of the house of God;
KJV Translation: And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the LEVITES, [had] the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.
Keywords: JERUSALEM
Description: Nehemiah 11:18
NET Translation: The sum total of the LEVITES in the holy city was 284.
DARBY Translation: all the LEVITES in the holy city were two hundred and eighty-four.
KJV Translation: All the LEVITES in the holy city [were] two hundred fourscore and four.
Keywords: PRIEST
Description: Nehemiah 11:20
NET Translation: And the rest of the Israelites, with the priests and the LEVITES, were in all the cities of Judah, each on his own property.
DARBY Translation: And the residue of Israel, the priests, [and] the LEVITES, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.
KJV Translation: And the residue of Israel, of the priests, [and] the LEVITES, [were] in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.
Keywords: ASAPH,BANI,HASHABIAH,MICHA,UZZI
Description: Nehemiah 11:22
NET Translation: The overseer of the LEVITES in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers responsible for the service of the temple of God.
DARBY Translation: And the overseer of the LEVITES at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, for the work of the house of God.
KJV Translation: The overseer also of the LEVITES at Jerusalem [was] Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers [were] over the business of the house of God.
Description: Nehemiah 11:36
NET Translation: Some of the Judean divisions of the LEVITES settled in Benjamin.
DARBY Translation: And of the LEVITES there were divisions of Judah [dwelling] in Benjamin.
KJV Translation: And of the LEVITES [were] divisions [in] Judah, [and] in Benjamin.
Keywords: PROPHECIES CONCERNING ISRAEL,LEVITES,ZERUBBABEL,EZRA,JESHUA,NEHEMIAH,PRIEST,SERAIAH,SHEALTIEL
Description: Nehemiah 12:1
NET Translation: These are the priests and LEVITES who returned with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
DARBY Translation: And these are the priests and the LEVITES that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
KJV Translation: Now these [are] the priests and the LEVITES that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,
Verse Intro: Priests and LEVITES Who Returned to Jerusalem
Keywords: BINNUI,JESHUA,JUDAH,KADMIEL,MATTANIAH,SHEREBIAH
Description: Nehemiah 12:8
NET Translation: And the LEVITES: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who together with his colleagues was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving.
DARBY Translation: And the LEVITES: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, Mattaniah, [who was] over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren;
KJV Translation: Moreover the LEVITES: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, [and] Mattaniah, [which was] over the thanksgivingK2936, he and his brethren.
Keywords: DARIUS,JOHANAN,JOIADA,JONATHAN
Description: Nehemiah 12:22
NET Translation: As for the LEVITES, in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan and Jaddua the heads of families were recorded, as were the priests during the reign of Darius the Persian.
DARBY Translation: of the LEVITES, the chief fathers were recorded in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan,D2824 and Jaddua, and the priests, untilD2825 the reign of Darius the PersianD2826.
KJV Translation: The LEVITES in the days of Eliashib, Joiada, and Johanan, and Jaddua, [were] recorded chief of the fathers: also the priests, to the reign of Darius the Persian.
Keywords: HASHABIAH,KADMIEL,MUSIC,SHEREBIAH
Description: Nehemiah 12:24
NET Translation: And the leaders of the LEVITES were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, Jeshua son of Kadmiel, and their colleagues, who stood opposite them to offer praise and thanks, one contingent corresponding to the other, as specified by David the man of God.
DARBY Translation: And the chief LEVITES: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise [and] to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward.
KJV Translation: And the chief of the LEVITES: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise [and] to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward.
Keywords: CYMBAL,DEDICATION,EZRA,HARP,JERUSALEM,MUSIC,PSALTERY
Description: Nehemiah 12:27
NET Translation: At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought out the LEVITES from all the places they lived to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication joyfully with songs of thanksgiving and songs accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.
DARBY Translation: And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the LEVITES out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to hold the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, [with] cymbals, lutes and harps.
KJV Translation: And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the LEVITES out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, [with] cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.
Verse Intro: Dedication of the Wall
Keywords: AZMAVETH,BETH-AZMAVETH,GEBA,LEVITES
Description: Nehemiah 12:29
NET Translation: and from Beth Gilgal and from the fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for the singers had built settlements for themselves around Jerusalem.
DARBY Translation: also from Beth-GilgalD2828, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth; for the singers had built themselves hamletsD2829 round about Jerusalem.
KJV Translation: Also from the house of Gilgal, and out of the fields of Geba and Azmaveth: for the singers had builded them villages round about Jerusalem.
Description: Nehemiah 12:30
NET Translation: When the priests and LEVITES had purified themselves, they purified the people, the gates, and the wall.
DARBY Translation: And the priests and the LEVITES purified themselves; and they purified the people, and the gates and the wall.
KJV Translation: And the priests and the LEVITES purified themselves, and purified the people, and the gates, and the wall.
Keywords: LEVITES,OFFERINGS,TITHES,TREASURE-HOUSES
Description: Nehemiah 12:44
NET Translation: On that day men were appointed over the storerooms for the contributions, firstfruits, and tithes, to gather into them from the fields of the cities the portions prescribed by the law for the priests and the LEVITES, for the people of Judah took delight in the priests and LEVITES who were ministering.
DARBY Translation: And at that timeD2832 men were appointed over the chambers of the treasures for the heave-offerings, for the first-fruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them, out of the fields of the cities, the portions assigned by the law for the priests and the LEVITES; for Judah rejoiced over the priests, and over the LEVITES that waited.
KJV Translation: And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the lawK2939for the priests and LEVITES: for JudahK2940rejoiced for the priests and for the LEVITES that waitedK2941.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Nehemiah 12:47
NET Translation: So in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah, all Israel was contributing the portions for the singers and gatekeepers, according to the daily need. They also set aside the portion for the LEVITES, and the LEVITES set aside the portion for the descendants of Aaron.
DARBY Translation: And all Israel, in the days of Zerubbabel and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the doorkeepers, every day what was needed, and they consecratedD2833 things for the LEVITES; and the LEVITES consecrated for the children of Aaron.
KJV Translation: And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctifiedK2942[holy things] unto the LEVITES; and the LEVITES sanctified [them] unto the children of Aaron.
Keywords: OFFERINGS,TITHES,TREASURE-HOUSES
Description: Nehemiah 13:5
NET Translation: He made for himself a large storeroom where previously they had been keeping the grain offering, the incense, and the vessels, along with the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil as commanded for the LEVITES, the singers, the gatekeepers, and the offering for the priests.
DARBY Translation: had prepared for him a great chamber, where formerly they laid the oblations, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine and the oil, which was commanded for the LEVITES and the singers and the doorkeepers, and the heave-offerings of the priests.
KJV Translation: And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded [to be given] to the LEVITES, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests.
Keywords: COVETOUSNESS,LEVITES,TITHES
Description: Nehemiah 13:10
NET Translation: I also discovered that the portions for the LEVITES had not been provided, and that as a result the LEVITES and the singers who performed this work had all gone off to their fields.
DARBY Translation: And I perceived that the portions of the LEVITES had not been given, and that the LEVITES and the singers that did the work had fled every one to his field.
KJV Translation: And I perceived that the portions of the LEVITES had not been given [them]: for the LEVITES and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.
Keywords: CHURCH,LUKEWARMNESS
Description: Nehemiah 13:11
NET Translation: So I registered a complaint with the leaders, asking, “Why is the temple of God neglected?” Then I gathered them and reassigned them to their positions.
DARBY Translation: Then I contended with the rulersD2836, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them togetherLEVITES and singers." href="#" data-html="true" data-toggle="tooltip">D2837 and set them in their place.
KJV Translation: Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their placeK2949.
Keywords: HANAN,HONESTY,MATTANIAH,PEDAIAH,PRIEST,SCRIBE (S),SHELEMIAH,TREASURE-HOUSES,ZADOK
Description: Nehemiah 13:13
NET Translation: I gave instructions that Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and a certain Levite named Pedaiah be put in charge of the storerooms, and that Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, be their assistant, for they were regarded as trustworthy. It was then their responsibility to oversee the distribution to their colleagues.
DARBY Translation: And I made storekeepers over the storehouses: Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the LEVITES, Pedaiah; and subordinate to them, Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were esteemed faithful, and their office was to distribute to their brethren.
KJV Translation: And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the LEVITES, Pedaiah: and next to themK2951[was] Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their officeK2952[was] to distribute unto their brethren.
Keywords: GATES
Description: Nehemiah 13:22
NET Translation: Then I directed the LEVITES to purify themselves and come and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. For this please remember me, O my God, and have pity on me in keeping with your great love.
DARBY Translation: And I commanded the LEVITES that they should purify themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to hallow the sabbath day. Remember this also for me, my God, and spare me according to thy great loving-kindness!
KJV Translation: And I commanded the LEVITES that they should cleanse themselves, and [that] they should come [and] keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, [concerning] this also, and spare me according to the greatnessK2956of thy mercy.
Keywords: COVENANT,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST
Description: Nehemiah 13:29
NET Translation: Please remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, the covenant of the priesthood, and the LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: Remember them, my God, for they are polluters of the priesthood, and of the covenant of the priesthood and of the LEVITES!
KJV Translation: Remember them, O my God, because they have defiledK2961the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the LEVITES.
Keywords: FUEL,PRIEST
Description: Nehemiah 13:30
NET Translation: So I purified them of everything foreign, and I assigned specific duties to the priests and the LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: And I purified them from all foreigners, and appointed the charges of the priests and the LEVITES, every one in his serviceD2841;
KJV Translation: Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the LEVITES, every one in his business;
Description: Isaiah 66:21
NET Translation: And I will choose some of them as priests and LEVITES,” says the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And I will also take of them for priests [and] for LEVITES, saith Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And I will also take of them for priests [and] for LEVITES, saith the LORD.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Jeremiah 33:18
NET Translation: Nor will the Levitical priests ever lack someone to stand before me and continually offer up burnt offerings, sacrifice cereal offerings, and offer the other sacrifices.”’”
DARBY Translation: neither shall there failD5391 to the priests the LEVITES a man before me to offer up burnD5392t-offerings, and to burn oblations, and to do sacrifice continuallyD5393.
KJV Translation: Neither shall the priests the LEVITES want a man before me to offer burnt offerings, and to kindle meat offerings, and to do sacrifice continually.
Keywords: COVENANT,GOD
Description: Jeremiah 33:21
NET Translation: could my covenant with my servant David and my covenant with the LEVITES ever be broken. So David will by all means always have a descendant to occupy his throne as king and the LEVITES will by all means always have priests who will minister before me.
DARBY Translation: [then] shall also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the LEVITES, the priests, my ministers.
KJV Translation: [Then] may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the LEVITES the priests, my ministers.
Keywords: ASTRONOMY,CHURCH,JESUS THE CHRIST
Description: Jeremiah 33:22
NET Translation: I will make the children who follow one another in the line of my servant David very numerous. I will also make the LEVITES who minister before me very numerous. I will make them all as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sands that are on the seashore.’”
DARBY Translation: As the host of the heavens cannot be numbered, nor the sand of the sea measured, so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the LEVITES that minister unto me.
KJV Translation: As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the LEVITES that minister unto me.
Keywords: SHEEP,SHEPHERD,LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PROPHECY
Description: Ezekiel 34:1
NET Translation: The Lord’s message came to me:
DARBY Translation: And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
KJV Translation: And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Verse Intro: Prophecy Against the False Shepherds of Israel
Keywords: LEVITES,MUSIC
Description: Ezekiel 40:44
NET Translation: On the outside of the inner gate were chambers for the singers of the inner court, one at the side of the north gate facing south, and the other at the side of the south gate facing north.
DARBY Translation: And outside the inner gateD5897 were two cells in the inner court, one at the side of the north gate, and its front towards the south; the other was at the side of the south gate, the front towards the north.
KJV Translation: And without the inner gate [were] the chambers of the singers in the inner court, which [was] at the side of the north gate; and their prospect [was] toward the south: one at the side of the east gate [having] the prospect toward the north.
Verse Intro: The Chambers for the Priests
Description: Ezekiel 43:19
NET Translation: you will give a young bull for a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are descended from Zadok, who approach me to minister to me, declares the Sovereign Lord.
DARBY Translation: And thou shalt give to the priests the LEVITES that are of the seed of Zadok, who come near unto me, to minister unto me, saith the Lord Jehovah, a young bullock for a sin-offering.
KJV Translation: And thou shalt give to the priests the LEVITES that be of the seed of Zadok, which approach unto me, to minister unto me, saith the Lord GOD, a young bullock for a sin offering.
Keywords: IDOLATRY,LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN
Description: Ezekiel 44:10
NET Translation: “‘But the LEVITES who went far from me, straying off from me after their idols when Israel went astray, will be responsible for their sin.
DARBY Translation: But the LEVITES who went away far from me, when Israel went astray, going astray from me after their idols, they shall even bear their iniquity;
KJV Translation: And the LEVITES that are gone away far from me, when Israel went astray, which went astray away from me after their idols; they shall even bear their iniquity.
Keywords: RELIGIOUS ZEAL
Description: Ezekiel 44:15
NET Translation: “‘But the Levitical priests, the descendants of Zadok who kept the charge of my sanctuary when the people of Israel went astray from me, will approach me to minister to me; they will stand before me to offer me the fat and the blood, declares the Sovereign Lord.
DARBY Translation: But the priests, the LEVITES, the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall approach unto me to minister unto me, and they shall stand before me to present unto me the fat and the blood, saith the Lord Jehovah.
KJV Translation: But the priests the LEVITES, the sons of Zadok, that kept the charge of my sanctuary when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to minister unto me, and they shall stand before me to offer unto me the fat and the blood, saith the Lord GOD:
Verse Intro: The Levitical Priests
Description: Ezekiel 45:5
NET Translation: An area 8¼ miles in length and 3⅓ miles in width will be for the LEVITES, who minister at the temple, as the place for the cities in which they will live.
DARBY Translation: And [a space of] five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in breadth, shall the LEVITES, who do the service of the house, have for themselves, for a possession, for their habitationsD5946.
KJV Translation: And the five and twenty thousand of length, and the ten thousand of breadth, shall also the LEVITES, the ministers of the house, have for themselves, for a possession for twenty chambers.
Description: Ezekiel 48:11
NET Translation: This will be for the priests who are set apart from the descendants of Zadok who kept my charge and did not go astray when the people of Israel strayed off, as the LEVITES did.
DARBY Translation: [It shall be] for the priests that are hallowed of the sons of Zadok, who kept my charge and went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the LEVITES went astray.
KJV Translation: [It shall be] for the priests that are sanctified of the sons of Zadok; which have kept my charge, which went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the LEVITES went astray.
Description: Ezekiel 48:12
NET Translation: It will be their portion from the allotment of the land, a Most Holy Place, next to the border of the LEVITES.
DARBY Translation: And this offering heaved from the heave-offering of the land shall be unto them a thing most holy, by the border of the LEVITES.
KJV Translation: And [this] oblation of the land that is offered shall be unto them a thing most holy by the border of the LEVITES.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Ezekiel 48:13
NET Translation: “Alongside the border of the priests, the LEVITES will have an allotment 8¼ miles in length and 3â…“ miles in width. The whole length will be 8¼ miles and the width 3â…“ miles.
DARBY Translation: And answering to the border of the priests, the LEVITES shall have five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in breadth: the whole length shall be five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand.
KJV Translation: And over against the border of the priests the LEVITES [shall have] five and twenty thousand in length, and ten thousand in breadth: all the length [shall be] five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand.
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Ezekiel 48:14
NET Translation: They must not sell or exchange any of it; they must not transfer this choice portion of land, for it is set apart to the Lord.
DARBY Translation: And they shall not sell of it, neither exchange, nor alienate the first-fruits of the land: for it is holy unto Jehovah.
KJV Translation: And they shall not sell of it, neither exchange, nor alienate the firstfruits of the land: for [it is] holy unto the LORD.
Description: Ezekiel 48:22
NET Translation: The property of the LEVITES and of the city will be in the middle of that which belongs to the prince. The portion between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin will be for the prince.
DARBY Translation: And from the possession of the LEVITES and from the possession of the city, being in the midst of that which shall be the prince's, between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin, shall be for the prince.
KJV Translation: Moreover from the possession of the LEVITES, and from the possession of the city, [being] in the midst [of that] which is the prince's, between the border of Judah and the border of Benjamin, shall be for the prince.
Keywords: BAPTISM,HOLY SPIRIT,JESUS THE CHRIST,LEVITES,PRAYER,PROPHECY,QUOTATIONS AND ALLUSIONS,REGENERATION,REPENTANCE,SPEAR
Description: Zechariah 12:10
NET Translation: “I will pour out on the kingship of David and the population of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication so that they will look to me, the one they have pierced. They will lament for him as one laments for an only son, and there will be a bitter cry for him like the bitter cry for a firstborn.
DARBY Translation: And I will pour upon the house of David and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the spirit of grace and of supplications; and they shall look on me whom they pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for an only [son], and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for [his] firstborn.
KJV Translation: And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for [his] only [son], and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for [his] firstborn.
Verse Intro: Israel Repentant Recognizes Its Messiah
Keywords: COVENANT,LEVITES
Description: Malachi 2:4
NET Translation: Then you will know that I sent this commandment to you so that my covenant may continue to be with Levi,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
DARBY Translation: And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith Jehovah of hosts.
KJV Translation: And ye shall know that I have sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant might be with Levi, saith the LORD of hosts.
Keywords: ADULTERY,COVENANT,LEVITES,PEACE
Description: Malachi 2:5
NET Translation: “My covenant with him was designed to bring life and peace. I gave its statutes to him to fill him with awe, and he indeed revered me and stood in awe before me.
DARBY Translation: My covenant with him was of life and peace, and I gave them to him that he might fear; and he feared me, and trembled before my name.
KJV Translation: My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him [for] the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name.
Keywords: INTEGRITY,LEVITES,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN
Description: Malachi 2:6
NET Translation: He taught what was true; sinful words were not found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and integrity, and he turned many people away from sin.
DARBY Translation: The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.
KJV Translation: The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.
Keywords: KNOWLEDGE,LEVITES,MESSENGER,MINISTER,CHRISTIAN,PRIEST
Description: Malachi 2:7
NET Translation: For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge of sacred things, and people should seek instruction from him because he is the messenger of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
DARBY Translation: For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and at his mouth they seekD6594 the law; for he is the messengerD6595 of Jehovah of hosts.
KJV Translation: For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he [is] the messenger of the LORD of hosts.
Keywords: AFFLICTIONS AND ADVERSITIES,ART,BLESSING,FURNACE,GOLD,JESUS THE CHRIST,LEVITES,PURITY,REFINING,RIGHTEOUSNESS,SILVER,SYMBOLS AND SIMILITUDES,WORSHIP
Description: Malachi 3:3
NET Translation: He will act like a refiner and purifier of silver and will cleanse the LEVITES and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer the Lord a proper offering.
DARBY Translation: And he shall sit [as] a refiner and purifier of silver; and he will purify the children of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah an oblation in righteousness.
KJV Translation: And he shall sit [as] a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.
Keywords: BLESSING,GOD,LEVITES,LIBERALITY,TITHES,TREASURE-HOUSES
Description: Malachi 3:10
NET Translation: “Bring the entire tithe into the storehouse so that there may be food in my temple. Test me in this matter,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “to see if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out blessing for you until there is no room for it all.
DARBY Translation: Bring the whole titD6608he into the treasure-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I open not to you the windows of the heavens, and pour you out a blessing, till there be no place for it.
KJV Translation: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it].
Keywords: JESUS THE CHRIST,PRIEST
Description: John 1:19
NET Translation: Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and LEVITES from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”
DARBY Translation: And this is the witness of John, when the Jews sent from Jerusalem priests and LEVITES that they might ask him, Thou, who art thou?
KJV Translation: And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and LEVITES from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?
Verse Intro: The Testimony of John the Baptist - The Lamb of God
Keywords: LEVITES
Description: Revelation 7:7
NET Translation: from the tribe of Simeon, twelve thousand, from the tribe of Levi, twelve thousand, from the tribe of Issachar, twelve thousand,
DARBY Translation: out of [the] tribe of Simeon, twelve thousand; out of [the] tribe of Levi, twelve thousand; out of [the] tribe of Issachar, twelve thousand;
KJV Translation: Of the tribe of Simeon [were] sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi [were] sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar [were] sealed twelve thousand.