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A member of the tribe of Levi — set apart for Temple service and worship
lightbulbThe tribe set apart for Temple service — they didn't get land because God was their inheritance
Levites served as assistants to the priests (who were specifically from Aaron's family within Levi). They transported the Tabernacle, served as musicians, gatekeepers, and teachers. They lived in 48 designated cities throughout Israel. In Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan, a Levite passes by the injured man — making the point that religious position doesn't guarantee compassion.