Levite

ˈliːvaɪt

Member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi; temple assistant in ancient Israel.

"descendant of Levi", in Latin (Indo-European), Classical Period, Roman Empire

"joined, attached", in Biblical Hebrew (Semitic), First Temple Period, Judea

For the Lord thy God hath chosen him out of all thy tribes, to stand to minister in the name of the Lord, him and his sons for ever.

Deuteronomy 18:5, KJV

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Historical

לְוִיִּים /Leviim/

Biblical Period, Ancient Israel

Levites /Levites/

Medieval Period, Europe

Λευΐτης /Leuites/

Hellenistic Period, Mediterranean

MosesHebrew prophet and lawgiver