Numbers 8:1-7 ▼

1 The LORD said to Moses,

2 “Give Aaron the following instructions: When you set up the seven lamps in the lampstand, place them so their light shines forward in front of the lampstand.”

3 So Aaron did this. He set up the seven lamps so they reflected their light forward, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

4 The entire lampstand, from its base to its decorative blossoms, was made of beaten gold. It was built according to the exact design the LORD had shown Moses.

5 Then the LORD said to Moses,

6 “Now set the Levites apart from the rest of the people of Israel and make them ceremonially clean.

7 Do this by sprinkling them with the water of purification, and have them shave their entire body and wash their clothing. Then they will be ceremonially clean.