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17 For every firstborn male in Israel (he wrestles with God) is Mine, both man and beast. I set them apart for Myself on the day I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt (land of bondage). 18 But I have taken the Levites in place of all the firstborn among the sons of Israel (he wrestles with God). 19 And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron (light bringer) and his sons from among the Israelites (God prevails), to perform the service for the Israelites at the Tent of Meeting and to make atonement on their behalf, so that no plague will come against the Israelites when they approach the sanctuary.” Numbers 8:17-19, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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