After the Exodus, red heifers were part of the sacrifices given unto the Levites to perform. |
It is preferable that the Sanhedrin contain Kohen-priests and Levites as members. |
This is because the reconstruction of the temple would give control of the temple cult to the priests and Levites returning from exile. |
Surely the Levites did not imagine their work to be so abidingly important. |
He smashes the idol, gathers loyal Levites around him and executes those responsible. |
David's authority now stood behind the role of the Levites and the use of psalmody in worship. |