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Numbers 4:3
From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

1 Chronicles 23:24
Thesewere the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers;even the chief of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years and upward.

1 Chronicles 4:3
And thesewere of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sisterwas Hazelelponi:

1 Chronicles 4:25
Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son.

Numbers 4:3,23
From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation…

1 Chronicles 23:3,24-27
Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand…

1 Chronicles 28:12,13
And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things: …

wait upon.

1 Corinthians 9:7
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?

2 Corinthians 10:4
(For the weapons of our warfareare not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

1 Timothy 1:18
This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;

Men twenty-five years of age or older:
The age requirement for Levites to begin their service is significant. It indicates a period of preparation and maturity necessary for the responsibilities they would undertake. This age requirement is slightly different fromNumbers 4:3, which mentions thirty years, suggesting a possible period of apprenticeship or training from twenty-five to thirty. This reflects the importance of readiness and maturity in spiritual service, a principle echoed in the New Testament regarding church leadership (1 Timothy 3:6).

shall enter to perform the service:
The Levites were to enter into a life of service, which was both a privilege and a responsibility. Their service was not just a job but a calling, requiring dedication and commitment. This concept of service is a precursor to the New Testament understanding of ministry, where all believers are called to serve God and others (1 Peter 4:10).

in the work at the Tent of Meeting:
The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among the Israelites. The Levites' work here was crucial for the spiritual life of the nation, as they facilitated the worship and sacrifices that maintained the covenant relationship between God and His people. This foreshadows the role of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (Hebrews 9:11-12), and the Church, which is now the dwelling place of God's Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16).

• The verse begins by narrowing God’s instruction specifically to the tribe set apart for sacred duties (Numbers 3:6-10).

• Unlike Israel’s other tribes, the Levites belonged wholly to the LORD in place of the firstborn of every family (Numbers 8:16-18).

• Their calling was not optional; it was covenantal, rooted in God’s earlier command at Sinai (Exodus 32:26-29).

• This framing reminds us that God sets clear boundaries for service, just as He later does for New-Covenant believers gifted for different roles in Christ’s body (1 Corinthians 12:4-7).

• The stated age marks the start of active tabernacle duty, five years earlier than the thirty-year minimum listed for heavy transport work inNumbers 4:3.

•Numbers 8:24-26 shows a three-tiered approach:

– 25-30: an apprenticeship phase, assisting seasoned priests.

– 30-50: full responsibility for transporting, guarding, and assembling sanctuary items (compare1 Chronicles 23:3-5).

– 50+: ongoing support and teaching without the strenuous labor.

• The pattern models how God values maturity and preparation before leadership (1 Timothy 3:6), while also honoring older servants by giving them mentoring roles.

• “Enter” indicates official authorization; no Levite self-appointed his ministry (Hebrews 5:4).

• “Service” translates the daily, repetitive tasks that kept worship flowing—lighting lamps, trimming wicks, carrying furniture (Numbers 18:2-4).

• God dignifies even unseen labor; Paul echoes this when he calls lesser-noticed members of the church “indispensable” (1 Corinthians 12:22).

• The verse underscores that holy service is work—demanding, orderly, and joy-filled because it pleases the LORD (Colossians 3:23-24).

• Location matters: ministry takes place where God chooses to dwell among His people (Exodus 25:8).

• The Tent of Meeting was the center of Israel’s corporate life—guiding them by pillar of cloud and fire (Exodus 40:34-38).

• By assigning Levites there, God kept worship reverent and accessible, foreshadowing Christ who now “tabernacles” among us (John 1:14) and grants believers bold access to the heavenly sanctuary (Hebrews 10:19-22).

• Every regulation about the tabernacle teaches that God invites approach yet on His terms for His glory.

Numbers 8:24 shows God’s orderly design for ministry: a called people (the Levites), a prepared age (25+), defined tasks (service work), and a holy place (the Tent of Meeting). Together these elements reveal a God who values structure, maturity, and faithfulness in worship—principles still vital for believers serving Him today.

To wait upon the service.--Literally,to war the warfare, or to serve the(military) service.Similarly, in the following verse,he shall return from the warfare of the service.