Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of the LORD, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the LORD God of Israel had commanded him.

Bible References

The orderings

1 Chronicles 9:25
Their relatives, who lived in their settlements, came from time to time and served with them for seven-day periods.
2 Chronicles 23:4
This is what you must do. One third of you priests and Levites who are on duty during the Sabbath will guard the doors.
1 Corinthians 14:40
And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.

Under aaron

1 Chronicles 24:1
The divisions of Aaron's descendants were as follows: The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Hebrews 7:11
So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood -- for on that basis the people received the law -- what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron's order?

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