25 But at the age of fifty years they shall [a]retire from service in the work and not work anymore. 26 They may, however, [b]assist their brothers in the tent of meeting, (A)to fulfill an obligation, but they themselves shall do no work. In this way you shall deal with the Levites in their obligations.”

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  1. Numbers 8:25 Lit return
  2. Numbers 8:26 Lit serve

25 and at the age of fifty years they must cease performing this work, and shall work no more. 26 They may minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of meeting, (A)to attend to needs, but they themselves shall do no work. Thus you shall do to the Levites regarding their duties.”

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25 And from the age of fifty years they shall cease waiting upon the service thereof, and shall serve no more:

26 But shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charge.

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25 And from the age of fifty years they shall withdraw from the duty of the service and serve no more. 26 They minister[a] to their brothers in the tent of meeting (A)by keeping guard, but they shall do no service. Thus shall you do to the Levites in assigning their duties.”

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  1. Numbers 8:26 Hebrew He ministers