Read Numbers 3:14-51
You may recall that I love genealogies and uncovering family history. I suppose that interest is even more pronounced being far from family living in the present. It’s relaxing and comforting to look back and imagine how my ancestors lived, what they were passionate about. This passage gives us some family background information to help us understand more about being a Levite.
Descendants of Levi, one of Jacob’s twelve sons, were called on by God in a special way. This passage gives us the names of these early tribal leaders of Levi’s lineage. Imagine how many generations have passed now since the days God assigned the Levites their duties and expectations. They were no longer free from the control and service of God. What an honor to have been chosen! Continue reading “Numbers 3:14-51 – Being a Levite”
