Levi had three sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari (Genesis 46:11). Kohath's son Amram was the father of Miriam, Aaron and Moses. The descendants of Aaron, the Kohanim, had the special role as priests in the Tabernacle in the wilderness and also in the Temple in Jerusalem.

Which tribe of Israel were the priests?

In the tribe of Levi, Aaron and his descendants were designated as priests to serve in the Temple. God declared the first-born of every Jewish family would be designated as a Kohen, or the priest who would serve as that family's representative at the Holy Temple.

What is the difference between a Levite and priest?

A priest is a special man chosen among all the Levites to perform temple-related preaching and duties. ... Levite is a tribe of the community of men who are educated and devotees of God. Levite is usually a man according to the ancient Israel culture. They perform different duties in the service of God.