Numbers 18:8
"You and your sons with you shall keep your priesthood for everything of the altar, and for that within the veil. You shall serve. I give you the service of the priesthood as a gift. The stranger who comes near shall be put to death.”"
Key Reflection
This verse establishes that Aaron and his sons are appointed to maintain the priesthood, responsible for all altar duties and the inner sanctuary (veil). It underscores the exclusive nature of this sacred service, emphasizing that outsiders who intrude upon these holy tasks face severe punishment, highlighting the importance and divine designation of the priestly role.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes