Ezra 6:18
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.
Cross-reference
Numbers 3:6
Citation
Numbers 3:6 records the original command to bring Levites near to serve Aaron — the Mosaic basis for Ezra's reinstatement of their divisions.
Numbers 8:9–26
Citation
Numbers 8:9-26 details the dedication and duties of Levites — the Mosaic legislation that Ezra is explicitly following.
2 Chronicles 35:4
Parallel
2 Chronicles 35:4 refers to divisions prescribed by David and Solomon for Passover — directly parallels the divisions set here as written in the Book.
2 Chronicles 35:5
Parallel
2 Chronicles 35:5 continues instructions for Levitical divisions at Passover — a strong parallel to the priestly divisions established here.
Luke 1:8
Parallel
In Luke 1:8, Zechariah serves in the priestly division — the same system of courses described here for temple service.