1. The Lord said to Moses,
2. “Speak to the Israelites, and get 12 staffs from them, one from the leader of each of their tribes. Write each man’s name on his staff.
3. Write Aaron’s name on the staff for Levi because there must be one staff for the head of each tribe.
4. Put them in the tent of meeting where I meet with you, in front of the words of my promise.