6. "Take the Levites from among the other men of Israel. Make them 'clean' in the usual way.
7. Here is how to make them pure. Sprinkle the special water on them. Then have them shave their whole bodies. Also have them wash their clothes. That is how they will make themselves pure.
8. "Have them get a young bull along with its grain offering. The offering must be made out of fine flour mixed with olive oil. Then you must get a second young bull. You must sacrifice it as a sin offering.
9. "Bring the Levites to the front of the Tent of Meeting. Gather the whole community of Israel together.
10. You must bring the Levites to me. The men of Israel must place their hands on them.