At that time About that time, that is, when I was come down from the mount, as was said, Deuteronomy 10:5. To stand before the Lord A phrase used concerning the prophets, 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 18:15, this being the posture of servants, Hence the angels are said to stand, 2 Chronicles 18:18; and Luke 1:19. To bless The people, by performing those holy ministrations for them, and giving those instructions to them, to and with which God's blessing was promised; and this they did in God's name, that is, by command and commission from him. Let it be observed here, that a settled ministry is a great blessing to a people, and a special token of God's love to them. But they who are blessed with it should take care that it do not become a curse through their abuse or non-improvement of it.
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Deuteronomy 10:8
8 At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.