The Levites: Guardians of the Tabernacle

Thursday, August 14, 2025

by Chinwenmeri Ikechi

Illustration of Levites assisting priests at the tabernacle, a large tent-like structure, symbolizing God's presence.

CHAPTER : Numbers 3

In Numbers chapter 3, God talks about the Levites, a special group of people who helped the priests with the tabernacle. The tabernacle was like a big tent where God lived among the Israelites.

Levites tending to the Tabernacle, ensuring cleanliness and order of its framework and sacred objects.

The Levites were in charge of taking care of the tabernacle and its furniture. They had to make sure everything was clean and in its right place. God chose the Levites to do this important work because they were faithful and willing to serve.

The chapter also talks about the different families of Levites and their responsibilities. Some Levites were in charge of the tabernacle's framework, while others took care of the sacred objects.

Discussion Questions

1 Who were the Levites?

The Levites were a special group of people who helped the priests with the tabernacle.

2 What was the tabernacle?

The tabernacle was like a big tent where God lived among the Israelites.

3 Why did God choose the Levites?

God chose the Levites because they were faithful and willing to serve.

4 What were the Levites responsible for?

The Levites were responsible for taking care of the tabernacle and its furniture.

5 What did the Levites have to make sure about the tabernacle?

They had to make sure everything was clean and in its right place.

6 Who did the Levites help?

The Levites helped the priests.

7 What did the different families of Levites do?

Some Levites were in charge of the tabernacle's framework, while others took care of the sacred objects.

8 Why was the Levites' work important?

The Levites' work was important because it helped maintain God's dwelling place and showed respect for Him.

9 How did the Levites show their faithfulness to God?

The Levites showed their faithfulness by being willing to serve and take care of the tabernacle and its contents.

10 What can we learn from the Levites' example?

We can learn to be faithful, willing to serve, and to take care of important things that belong to God.