²⁶They^j can attend^k their brothers in the tent of assembly to keep their responsibilities, but they^l will not do work. This is what you will do concerning the Levites and their responsibilities.”

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jHebrew “he”
kOr “assist”
lHebrew “he”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

They minister to their brothers in the tent of meeting by keeping guard, but they shall do no service. Thus shall you do to the Levites in assigning their duties.”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

They may assist their brothers in performing their duties at the tent of meeting, but they themselves must not do the work. This, then, is how you are to assign the responsibilities of the Levites.”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

He may assist his brothers to fulfill responsibilities at the tent of meeting, but he must not do the work. This is how you are to deal with the Levites regarding their duties.”

NLTNew Living Translation

After retirement they may assist their fellow Levites by serving as guards at the Tabernacle, but they may not officiate in the service. This is how you must assign duties to the Levites.”

KJV 1900King James Version

But shall minister with their brethren in the tabernacle of the congregation, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charge.

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