Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him. They shall keep guard over him and over the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, as they minister at the tabernacle. They shall guard all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, and keep guard over the people of
One of the jobs of the tribe of Levi is to guard the tabernacle, the material components as well as those ministering within it. The details of the guard duty are given to each clan so that each portion is under protection. If an alien looked down on the Israelite camp, it would conclude that their most precious possession is the tabernacle – they have set up multiple layers of protection for it and govern access to it. I am again reminded that God has carefully and purposefully placed Himself in the middle of His people. He is their King, their most valued jewel. Although it is crazy to talk about protecting the Lord, He is our treasure.
