Numbers 8

Read Numbers 8 in the New International Version, a book of the Bible that records the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. Learn how Aaron set up the lamps, the Levites were purified and consecrated, and the Lord spoke to Moses. Read the eighth chapter of the book of Numbers in the King James Version of the Bible.

Learn about the cleansing and consecration of the Levites, the tribe of Aaron, and their service in the tabernacle of the congregation. This chapter describes how the Levites were cleansed, consecrated and assigned to serve at the Tent of Meeting, and how the lampstand was made and lit. It also explains the retirement age for Levites and the replacement of the firstborn by the Levites as a gift to God.

Read the eighth chapter of Numbers in the New International Version of the Bible. Learn about the lamps, the Levites, and the ordination of the priests in the tabernacle. This chapter describes how Aaron and Moses followed the Lord's instructions to set up the lampstand and purify the Levites for their service at the tent of meeting.

It also explains the age limits and duties of the Levites in the work of the sanctuary. Daily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Read the eighth chapter of Numbers from the King James Version of the Bible.

Learn about the cleansing and consecration of the Levites, the candlestick, and the offerings for the tabernacle service. Footnotes: Numbers 8:7 Heb. let them cause a razor to pass over Numbers 8:11 present Numbers 8:17 set them apart.

5 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 6 "Take the Levites from among the children of Israel and cleanse them ceremonially. 7 Thus you shall do to them to cleanse them: Sprinkle water of purification on them, and let them shave all their body, and let them wash their clothes, and so make themselves clean. 8 Then let them take a young bull with its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil.

Read Numbers 8 from the New King James Version, a translation of the Hebrew Bible. Learn about the arrangement of the lamps, the cleansing and dedication of the Levites, and their duties in the tabernacle of meeting.