Numbers 8:26

But shall minister with their brethren in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, to keepe the charge, and shall doe no seruice: thus shalt thou doe vnto the Leuites, touching their charge.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"They may, however, assist their brothers in the tent of meeting, to keep an obligation, but they {themselves} shall do no work. Thus you shall deal with the Levites concerning their obligations."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

but shall minister with their brethren in the tent of meeting, to keep the charge, and shall do no service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charges.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But be with their brothers in the Tent of meeting, taking care of it but doing no work. This is what you are to do in connection with the Levites and their work.
- Basic English Bible

but he shall minister with his brethren in the tent of meeting, and keep the charge, but he shall not serve [in] the service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites with regard to their charges.
- Darby Bible

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 to the Levites concerning their charge.
- Webster's Bible

but shall minister with their brothers in the Tent of Meeting, to perform the duty, and shall do no service. You shall do thus to the Levites concerning their duties."
- World English Bible

and he hath ministered with his brethren in the tent of meeting, to keep the charge, and doth not do service; thus thou dost to the Levites concerning their charge.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

but shall minister with their brethren in the tent of meeting, to keep the charge, but they shall do no manner of service. Thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charges.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Numbers 8:26

8:26 In the tabernacle - By way of advice, and assistance in lesser and easier works.