²⁶ They may assist their brothers in performing their duties at the tent of meeting, but they themselves must not do the work.^(A) This, then, is how you are to assign the responsibilities of the Levites.”

⁵³ The Levites, however, are to set up their tents around the tabernacle^(A) of the covenant law so that my wrath will not fall^(B) on the Israelite community. The Levites are to be responsible for the care of the tabernacle of the covenant law.^(C)”

¹⁵ Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.

¹¹ They may serve in my sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and serving in it; they may slaughter the burnt offerings^(A) and sacrifices for the people and stand before the people and serve them.^(B)

⁸ Instead of carrying out your duty in regard to my holy things, you put others in charge of my sanctuary.^(A)