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Levite, Levi

Definition

A Levite is a person who is a member of the Israelite tribe whose ancestor is Levi.

  • The Levites were responsible for the temple and religious ceremony.
  • All Jewish priests were men who were part of the Levites. (Not all Levites were priests, however.)
  • The Levite priests were set apart and dedicated for the special work of serving God in the temple.