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The Tribe of Levi, was one of the twelve tribes of the nation of Israel, that were each respectively named after a son of Jacob. The tribe of Levi was named for Jacob's son Levi. Interestingly, the Tribe of Levi, was the only of the twelve tribes that did not have a designated portion of the Canaan, as it as given the special purpose by God as the priestly tribe. It is distinct from the Levitical priesthood or the Office of Levi in the tribe is the family/inheritance entity itself, rather than priestly functions it members had to conduct. Many notable people arose from the tribe of Levi, such as Moses and Aaron.

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  • The Tribe of Levi, was one of the twelve tribes of the nation of Israel, that were each respectively named after a son of Jacob. The tribe of Levi was named for Jacob's son Levi. Interestingly, the Tribe of Levi, was the only of the twelve tribes that did not have a designated portion of the Canaan, as it as given the special purpose by God as the priestly tribe. It is distinct from the Levitical priesthood or the Office of Levi in the tribe is the family/inheritance entity itself, rather than priestly functions it members had to conduct. Many notable people arose from the tribe of Levi, such as Moses and Aaron.
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  • The Tribe of Levi, was one of the twelve tribes of the nation of Israel, that were each respectively named after a son of Jacob. The tribe of Levi was named for Jacob's son Levi. Interestingly, the Tribe of Levi, was the only of the twelve tribes that did not have a designated portion of the Canaan, as it as given the special purpose by God as the priestly tribe. It is distinct from the Levitical priesthood or the Office of Levi in the tribe is the family/inheritance entity itself, rather than priestly functions it members had to conduct. Many notable people arose from the tribe of Levi, such as Moses and Aaron.
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