13 And it must serve as the covenant of a priesthood to time indefinite for him and his offspring after him,+ due to the fact that he tolerated no rivalry toward his God+ and proceeded to make atonement for the sons of Israel.’”+

11 If, then, perfection+ were really through the Levitical priesthood,+ (for with it as a feature* the people were given the Law,)+ what further need would there be+ for another priest to arise according to the manner* of Mel·chizʹe·dek+ and not said to be according to the manner of Aaron?

23 Furthermore, many had to become priests [in succession]+ because of being prevented by death+ from continuing as such,