26 They minister[a] to their brothers in the tent of meeting (A)by keeping guard, but they shall do no service. Thus shall you do to the Levites in assigning their duties.”

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Footnotes

  1. Numbers 8:26 Hebrew He ministers

26 But shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charge.

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26 They may, however, [a]assist their brothers in the tent of meeting, (A)to fulfill an obligation, but they themselves shall do no work. In this way you shall deal with the Levites in their obligations.”

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Footnotes

  1. Numbers 8:26 Lit serve

26 They may minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of meeting, (A)to attend to needs, but they themselves shall do no work. Thus you shall do to the Levites regarding their duties.”

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