19 I will give the Levites as given ones to Aaron and his sons from among the Israelites, to carry out the service in behalf of the Israelites at the tent of meeting+ and to make atonement for the Israelites, so that no plague may occur among the Israelites+ because the people of Israel come near the holy place.”

5 You must carry out your responsibility toward the holy place+ and the altar,+ so that no further indignation+ may come against the people of Israel.