1. These are the descendants of Aaron and Moses at the time when the Lord spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai.
2. These are the names of Aaron’s sons: Nadab the oldest, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
3. These are the names of Aaron’s sons, who are the anointed priests and ordained to the priesthood.
4. Nadab and Abihu died before the Lord when they made an unauthorized offering to the Lord in the Sinai desert. They didn’t have any sons. Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron.
5. The Lord spoke to Moses:
6. Bring near the tribe of Levi and place them before Aaron the priest. They will assist him.
7. They will perform duties for him and for the entire community before the meeting tent, doing the work of the dwelling.
8. They will be responsible for all the equipment of the meeting tent and the duties on behalf of the Israelites when they do the work of the dwelling.
9. You will give the Levites to Aaron and his sons. They have been assigned as a gift to him from the Israelites.
10. You will appoint Aaron and his sons to be responsible for the priesthood. Any other person who approaches will be put to death.
11. The Lord spoke to Moses: