Ezra 6:18
Ezra · Old Testament · Chapter 6
“And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses.”Ezra 6:18
What Does Ezra 6:18 Mean?
Ezra 6:18 is found in the book of Ezra, chapter 6, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Ezra 6:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Numbers 3:6“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.”2 Chronicles 35:10“So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king’s commandment.”Luke 1:8“And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,”1 Chronicles 23:6“And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.”1 Chronicles 24:1“Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.”2 Chronicles 8:14“And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded.”2 Chronicles 35:4“And prepare yourselves by the houses of your fathers, after your courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son.”Numbers 8:9“And thou shalt bring the Levites before the tabernacle of the congregation: and thou shalt gather the whole assembly of the children of Israel together:”1 Chronicles 6:32“And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.”1 Chronicles 23:1“So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.”2 Chronicles 31:2“And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.”2 Chronicles 35:2“And he set the priests in their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the LORD,”2 Chronicles 35:5“And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the families of the fathers of your brethren the people, and after the division of the families of the Levites.”Joshua 8:31“As Moses the servant of the LORD commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man hath lift up any iron: and they offered thereon burnt offerings unto the LORD, and sacrificed peace offerings.”2 Chronicles 29:35“And also the burnt offerings were in abundance, with the fat of the peace offerings, and the drink offerings for every burnt offering. So the service of the house of the LORD was set in order.”
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