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So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons that they may keep their priesthood, but the layman who comes near shall be put to death.” Verse ConceptsAccess To God, In Old TestamentAaron, As High PriestHigh Priest, In OtMediatorPriesthood, In OtPriests, Function In Ot TimesSanctuaryStrangersExclusionDeath Due To God's PresenceDanger When God Is Near

So the LORD said to Aaron, "You and your sons and your father's household with you shall bear the guilt in connection with the sanctuary, and you and your sons with you shall bear the guilt in connection with your priesthood. "But bring with you also your brothers, the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may be joined with you and serve you, while you and your sons with you are before the tent of the testimony.