1. The Lord said to Aaron:You, your sons, and the other Levites of the Kohath clan, are responsible for what happens at the sacred tent. And you and your sons will be responsible for what the priests do.
2. The Levites are your relatives and are here to help you in your service at the tent.
3. You must see that they perform their duties. But if they go near any of the sacred objects or the altar, all of you will die.
4. No one else is allowed to take care of the sacred tent or to do anything connected with it.
5. Follow these instructions, so I won't become angry and punish the Israelites ever again.