¹⁹ When the cloud remained over the tabernacle a long time, the Israelites obeyed the Lord’s order^(A) and did not set out.^(B)

⁷ “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘If you will walk in obedience to me and keep my requirements,^(A) then you will govern my house^(B) and have charge^(C) of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing here.^(D)

⁸ They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, fulfilling the obligations of the Israelites by doing the work of the tabernacle.

⁵² The Israelites are to set up their tents by divisions, each of them in their own camp under their standard.^{(A) 53} The Levites, however, are to set up their tents around the tabernacle^(B) of the covenant law so that my wrath will not fall^(C) on the Israelite community. The Levites are to be responsible for the care of the tabernacle of the covenant law.^(D)”