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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: Numbers 3:1-51: The Vicarious Levites
Description: The LORD purposely told Moses not to count the Levites as a part of the Israelite army, because the Levites have a different role among the people of Israel. Aaron and his sons are to serve as priests in the LORD’s house, and the Levites are to assist the sons of Aaron. The Levites also serve the people by guarding the tabernacle, lest the people go before the LORD in His holiness unprepared. The Levites also serve a vicarious role within the people of Israel. Instead of claiming every firstborn Israelite, the LORD claims the Levites in their pl...