Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Pentacost
Attention!
We are taking food to Ukrainians still living near the front lines. You can help by getting your church involved.
Click to donate today!

Bible Encyclopedias
Levites

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Levirite Law
Next Entry
Levitical Degrees
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

A body of men divided into courses, the servants of the priests in the worship of the Temple of Jerusalem; they were not permitted to enter the sanctuary or serve at the altar, their duties being limited to keeping watch over the Temple, slaying the victims, and making other preparations for the sacred services.

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Levites'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​l/levites.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile