1. The Lord said to Moses,
2. “Speak to the Israelites. Get twelve wooden walking sticks from them. Get one from the leader of each of the twelve tribes. Write the name of each man on his walking stick.
3. On the stick from Levi, write Aaron’s name. There must be one stick for the head of each of the twelve tribes.
4. Put these walking sticks in the Meeting Tent in front of the Box of the Agreement. This is the place where I meet with you.
5. I will choose one man to be the true priest. You will know which man I choose because his walking stick will begin to grow new leaves. In this way I will stop the people from always complaining against you and me.”