THE LIGHTING OF THE GOLDEN LAMPS. THE CONSECRATION OF THE LEVITES
1-4. See on Exodus 25:31; Exodus 27:20; Exodus 27:21.
5-26. This is the fulfilment of the injunetion in Numbers 3:5 to
Numbers 13:7. WATER OF PURIFYING] RV 'of expiation.' This ceremonial
cleansing symbolised the inward purity requi... [ Continue Reading ]
The Levites are accepted as the substitutes in the service of the
tabernacle for the firstborn among the children of Israel, who are now
redeemed by a money payment of five shekels: see Exodus 13:13 and cp.
Numbers 18:15; Numbers 18:16.... [ Continue Reading ]