Meaning
A Levite was a member of the tribe of Levi appointed to serve in connection with the tabernacle and later the temple.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, the Levites assisted with the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.
Certain priestly duties were carried out by the descendants of Aaron, while other responsibilities were assigned to the Levites according to God’s commandments.
Key References
- Exodus 32:26-29
- Numbers 3:5-13
- Numbers 8:5-22
- Deuteronomy 18:1-8
- Joshua 21
- 1 Chronicles 23
- Ezra 6:18
- Hebrews 7:11
Related Terms
- Priest
- High Priest
- Tabernacle
- Temple