3 They are to guard your duties and the duties of the entire tent, but they must not come near the sacred furnishings or the altar, so they will not die—and neither will you.
4 They are to join you and take responsibility for the care of the tent of meeting, performing all its service. No unauthorized person may come near you.
5 You are to perform the duties of the sanctuary and the altar, so that no further wrath will fall on the Israelites.
6 I myself have chosen your brothers, the Levites, from among the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD for their service at the tent of meeting.
7 But you and your sons with you are to diligently guard your priestly duties for every aspect of the altar and the area behind the curtain. I have given your priesthood to you as a service of gift. Any unauthorized person who approaches shall be put to death.