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Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.

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Levi

a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him

Levi

Levi [N] [H] [S] adhesion.  The third son of Jacob by Leah. The origin of the name is found in Leah's words ( Genesis 29:34 ), "This time will my husband be joined [Heb. yillaveh] unto me." He is mentioned as taking a prominent part in avenging his sister Dinah ( Genesis 34:25-31 ). He and his three sons went down with Jacob ( 46:11 ) into Egypt, where he died at the age of one hundre... View Details

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American Standard Version Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.
King James Bible Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.
Hebrew Greek English Bring "Bring the tribe of Levi near, near and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto serve him.
New American Standard Bible 1995 Bring "Bring the tribe of Levi near, near and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto serve him.