Numbers 18:2
And thy brethren also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou with thee, that they may be joined unto thee, and minister unto thee: but thou and thy sons with thee shall minister before the tabernacle of witness.
Cross-references
Numbers 18:4 clarifies that the Levites join to serve the tent — elaborating on the joining command in Numbers 18:2.
Numbers 3:6-9 contains the original command for Levites to join and minister to Aaron, which this verse reinforces and expands.
Numbers 8:19 explains that Levites are given as a gift to Aaron to perform service and make atonement, clarifying the purpose behind the command here.
Numbers 16:9 echoes the same separation of Levites for service in the tabernacle, as the Lord commands here.
Numbers 3:10-13 establishes why Levites are set apart (as substitutes for firstborn), providing the background for their role assisting Aaron.
Numbers 8:22 records the Levites actually beginning their service before Aaron, fulfilling the instructions given in this verse.
Numbers 4:15 specifies duties of the Kohathite Levites in carrying holy items, illustrating one aspect of their ministry to Aaron commanded here.
Numbers 16:40 warns that only Aaron's descendants may approach the altar, reinforcing the distinction between priests and Levites implied in this verse.
2 Chronicles 30:16 depicts Levites handing blood to priests during Hezekiah's Passover, a concrete example of the assisting role prescribed in this verse.
2 Chronicles 29:11 calls Levites to be ministers in God's presence, echoing their role as joined to serve.
Ezekiel 44:15 describes faithful Levitical priests who kept the sanctuary charge, echoing the service of Levites joined to Aaron.