7 They shall ^gkeep guard over him and over the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, as they minister at the tabernacle. 8 They shall guard all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, and keep guard over the people of Israel as they minister at the tabernacle.

25 And from the age of fifty years they shall withdraw from the duty of the service and serve no more. 26 They minister¹ to their brothers in the tent of meeting by ^rkeeping guard, but they shall do no service. Thus shall you do to the Levites in assigning their duties.”

5 And you shall keep guard over the sanctuary and over the altar, that there may never again be wrath on the people of Israel. 6 And behold, I have taken your brothers the Levites from among the people of Israel. ^dThey are a gift to you, given to the Lord, to do the service of the tent of meeting. 7 And you and your sons with you shall guard your priesthood for all that concerns the altar and that is within the veil; and you shall serve. I give your priesthood as a gift,¹ and any outsider who comes near shall be put to death.”