Bible Dictionary
Levites
The Levites were the tribe descended from Levi, including the priestly family of Aaron and the other families assigned to sanctuary service. They carried and guarded the tabernacle, assisted in temple worship, taught the law, and served as singers and gatekeepers.
Biblical Usage
Levites carried and guarded the tabernacle, assisted the priests, preserved and interpreted the law, and later served as gatekeepers, singers, vergers, and attendants in the temple. Their work was organized among the Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites.
Scripture References
Exodus 6:25
Leviticus 25:32
Numbers 35:2
Joshua 21:3
Joshua 21:41
Joshua 3:3
Ezekiel 44:15
Exodus 24:1
Exodus 32
Numbers 1
Numbers 4:23
Numbers 4:30
Numbers 4:35
Numbers 8:25
Numbers 8:26
Numbers 3:31
Numbers 4:15
Numbers 31:35
Numbers 4:22-26
Numbers 18:21
Numbers 18:24
Numbers 18:26
Nehemiah 10:37
Joshua 9:27
1 Chronicles 23:24-32
1 Chronicles 25:1
1 Chronicles 26:1
2 Chronicles 11:13
2 Chronicles 11:14