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THE DESCENDANTS OF LEVI, THE PRIESTLY LINE

This chapter focuses on the descendants of the tribe of Levi, the priestly line. This line includes Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. In the time of David, these are the men who he assigns to provide music at the tabernacle where the ark of the covenant is located. David, as harpist and songwriter, values and prioritizes music within the tabernacle. One of the men listed as a musician is Asaph, who is listed as the author of Psalm 50 and Psalms 73-83.

This chapter also shows the division of land among the descendants of the tribe of Levi, including the cities of refuge.

Verse 15 predicts that Judah and Jerusalem will go into exile by the Babylons, led by Nebuchadnezzar. The Israelites will break their covenant with God and become exiles once again.