1 Chronicles 6: Now for the Priests

The work of the Levites as the priestly tribe involved a number of jobs and responsibilities that were very specific. The design was to keep worship pure and help all of the tribes to remain faithful in their devotion to Jehovah (Deuteronomy 33:8-11). Even with their detailed set of instructions, Levi failed. Levi failed—as much as—or even more than—any other tribe in Israel. When God gives us great responsibilities, He expects us to understand that there is a great price to pay if we do not carry them out faithfully.