This chapter details the genealogical information of the tribe of Levi which was the tribe set aside by God for his exclusive service, priesthood, tabernacle (then temple) worship and ministry. The genealogical focus is on the descendants of Levi's 3 sons Gershon, Kohath and Merari.
Details are given of the tabernacle/temple musicians. From the Kohathites of special note are Herman, to whom Psalm 88 is attributed, and Asaph to which about a dozen Psalms are attributed.
Of course the first high priest Aaron and his sons are listed in this chapter. Then in the final section of the chapter the cities and respective pasture lands of the Levites are listed. The list is divided up by families with Kohath first, Gershon second and Merari last.
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