Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For there were many in the congregation that were not sanctified: therefore the Levites had the charge of the killing of the passovers for every one that was not clean, to sanctify them unto the LORD.
The levites
The killing
Bible References
The levites
2 Chronicles 29:34
Because there weren't enough priests, they were unable to prepare all the burnt offerings until other priests came forward after having consecrated themselves, so their descendant of Levi relatives assisted them until the services were complete. (The descendants of Levi had been more conscientious in consecrating themselves than had been the priests.)
2 Chronicles 35:3
He addressed the descendants of Levi who were teaching all Israel and who had consecrated themselves to the LORD, telling them:
The killing
Exodus 12:6
It is to remain under your care until the fourteenth day of this month, and then the entire assembly of the congregation of Israel is to slaughter it at twilight.