is necessary to clarify first that primiogénito word in the Bible has two applications: one to the first natural son and who relapsed all the privileges, responsibilities and rights, and second, as a person and privileged chosen by God for an important purpose and determined and on which rested all the duties and rights, even if not the first born. It concerns a matter of position and importance.
As we know, Reuben was the first son of Jacob, Simeon and third followed Levi.
In Numbers 3:12, we are told that the tribe of Levi was chosen instead of the firstborn of Israel or Ruben. As mentioned above, in patriarchal times, the eldest son enjoyed many privileges, one of which is to be the head priest of the family.
After the death of the firstborn of Egypt, the Lord had commanded him to stay away for all the firstborn of all the tribes for their service. But he chose especially the tribe of Levi, the tribe of Levi, especially the firstborn of the same. Those who exceeded the required number were to be redeemed by paying a certain amount of money. Thus, by choosing the firstborn Levites was replacing the other firstborn, in service to God.
The three divisions in which the tribe consisted of outputs of the three sons of Levi, had specific duties in the service of the Tabernacle.
Llanes, Luis E. Light and Truth Ministry . Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina. Edited by EDITION: Rancho Cucamonga , California, USA
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