Descendants of Levi and Aaron

I Chronicles Chapter 6

In verses 1 though 30 appear the descendants of the priestly line of Levi. I hope you will read the list on your own.

Verses 31 through 48 list the Temple musicians. Remember that David assigned men to lead music at the house of the Lord after he put the Ark there. They ministered music there at the Tabernacle until Solomon built the Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. Then they carried on their work following all the regulations handed down to them. The Levites also were appointed to various tasks in the Tabernacle.

The descendants of Aaron were Eleazar, Phinehas, Abishua, Bukki, Uzzi, Zerahiah, Meraioth, Amariah, Ahitub, Zadock and Ahimaaz. The record of town and territories assigned by means of sacred lots to the descendants of Aaron who were from the clan of Kohath. These are found in verses 54 though 81.

BIBLE NOTES SHOW: The tribe of Levi was set apart to serve God in the Tabernacle and later the Temple. God required all future priests to be descendants of Aaron.

David did much to bring music into worship. He established songleaders and choirs to perform. He also wrote many of the songs found in the book of Psalms.

In giving out towns and territories, the Levites were not given a specific area because they were to live throughout the land in order to aid the people in their worshp. So they were given pasturelands within the allotted areas of other tribes. God designated cities of refuge to provide for a person who accidentally killed someone. The Israelites cast lots in order to make giving of land and towns fair. This was like drawing straws or throwing dice and was done after seeking God's guidance in prayer.

HOW DOES THIS CHAPTER RELATE TO US TODAY? I choose to point out the importance of the musicians in the Temple. I will not look at the choir in my church again without thinking of king David. These people gave their talents for God and goes to show that you need not be an ordained minister to have an important part in the worship. Builders, craftsmen also gave of their talents. What is your talent(s) today? You are unique and God loves you. Use your talents to serve and honor God.

Yours in Christ,
Mary

Prayer Requests are needed for:
HEALTH:
My niece Suzanne who was in a terrible car accident and is in the hospital with many broken bones. Pray for her healing. Also Gabe, Wanda, Janice Long’s parents. especially her mother whose cancer has returned, and Arlene’s nephew David. Pray for my neighbor Al who is nearing the end of his life. Pray for Carolyn’s brother Ronald who has cancer. Pray for our friend Michelle who was diagnosed with MS. Pray for Cyndi Sullivan who was given 14 months to live with cancer, but has made it six years. The pain has returned and she needs our prayers.
UPDATE on Barb who went in for back surgery and had a heart attack and stroke, she has 90 percent of her speech back and is home , but continues to have a problem with one arm and hand. She will require long therapy and insurance may soon be a problem since her job was not held for her.
Pray for Robert Sargent with lung cancer and Marthaline Sargent with serious health issues..
Pray for Carolyn’s friend Margaret and her husband who were in a car accident. As elderly drivers they may face a life change which may cost them their independence. Let’s all raise our voices to God to hear our prayers.
Pray for the speedy recovery of Sandy in Minnesota who underwent successful brain surgery for a tumor recently.
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