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LE'VITE, n. from Levi, one the sons of Jacob.
One of the tribe or family of Levi a descendant of Levi more particularly, an officer in the Jewish church, who was employed in manual service, as in bringing wood and other necessaries for the sacrifices. The Levites also sung and played on instruments of music. They were subordinate to the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who was also of the family of Levi.
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Material presented was supplied by Brandon Staggs and was derived from the KJV Dictionary found on his website located at av1611.com.
The unabridged 1828 version of this dictionary in the SwordSearcher Bible Software.
Dictionary of Words from the King James Bible. Public Domain. Copy freely.
Material presented was supplied by Brandon Staggs and was derived from the KJV Dictionary found on his website located at av1611.com.
The unabridged 1828 version of this dictionary in the SwordSearcher Bible Software.
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Entry for 'Levite'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/kjd/l/levite.html.
Entry for 'Levite'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/kjd/l/levite.html.
