1 Esdras 1:3-5

Common English Bible

³ He said to the Levites serving in Israel’s temple: “Dedicate yourselves to the Lord for placing the Lord’s holy chest in the house that David’s son King Solomon built. You don’t need to carry it on your shoulders anymore. ⁴ Now worship the Lord your God and serve Israel, God’s people. Prepare yourselves according to your families and tribes, and according to the plan of King David and the greatness of his son Solomon. ⁵ Take your positions in the temple according to your inherited priestly^[a] groups, serving before your people the Israelites.