Before David dies he divides the Levites into three divisions and assigns them various duties in the temple.

• This account (through chapter 27) would have been important for the returning exiles so that they had biblical order in their worship and teaching.
• What were Aaron and his sons “set apart” to do (v. 13)?
• Note verse 28—not everyone could offer sacrifices as priests but each role was essential. Compare 1 Corinthians 12:14ff. What application is there for you here?