God instructs Moses to count the Israelite armies using leaders from the 12 tribes.
While not counted for service in the Israelite armies, the Levites are counted and declared the substitution for the firstborn among all of Israel.
God gives instruction for the duties of the Levitical tribes in moving the tabernacle and all of the holy articles, and appoints Aaron’s sons to oversee their duties.
In Numbers 6, rules for the Nazarite vow are given and God allows second chances for those who accidentally break their vow.
