Bible Strands
Numbers 8:9
Bring the Levites before the Tent of Meeting and assemble the whole congregation of Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God instructs Moses to bring the Levites before the Tent of Meeting and gather the entire Israelite congregation for their consecration.
The words — The Hebrew verbs הִקְרַבְתָּ (hik.rav.tā) and הִקְהַלְתָּ (hik.hal.tā) translate literally as "you will bring near" and "you will assemble," directing Moses to physically present the Levites and gather the people at the sanctuary.
The thread — This procedural command parallels the presentation of Aaron and his sons at the Tent of Meeting in Exodus 40:12, Exodus 29:4, and Leviticus 8:3.
Why it lands — The text records a mandatory physical gathering and presentation before sacred service, requiring the reader to recognize the structured transition from ordinary status to consecrated duty.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And thou shalt bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt gather the whole assembly of the children of Israel together:
Cross-references
- Exodus 40:12 Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.
- Leviticus 8:3 and assemble the whole congregation at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.”
- Exodus 29:4 Then present Aaron and his sons at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting and wash them with water.