For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day.
Consecrate - or ye have consecrated yourselves today. The Levites, notwithstanding the defection of Aaron distinguished themselves by their zeal for the honour of God, and their conduct in doing the office of executioners on this occasion: and this was one reason of their being appointed to a high and honourable office in the service of the sanctuary.