Thematic Bible: By priests of levites alone


Thematic Bible



Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They set the ark of God down, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until the people had finished marching past. Verse ConceptsLevitesThe Ark In JerusalemPriests In Action

“At that time the Lord set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the Lord’s covenant, to stand before Yahweh to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as it is today. Verse ConceptsLevitesStandingSeparation From Evil PeopleThe Ark Moved AroundCarrying Holy ThingsPeople BlessingStatutes To This DayGod’s Covenant With The Levites

Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the Lord has chosen them to carry the ark of the Lord and to minister before Him forever.” Verse Conceptselection, responsibilities ofMinistry, Nature OfCarrying Holy Things

When the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of the people. Verse ConceptsThings Going BeforePriests In Action

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