Antiquity Hebrew Old Testament texts speak of a national "kingdom of priests" (Exodus, 19:5–6), Levites (Exodus 40:15, Leviticus 21:10), and specific priests (e.g. Genesis 14:18–20.) Some issue of illegitimate priestly activity is found in the story of the "schism of Korah" (Numbers 16:1-40).
antiquity hebrew old testament texts speak of a national "kingdom of priests" (exodus 195–6) levites (exodus 4015 leviticus 2110) and specific priests (eg genesis 1418–20) some issue of illegitimate priestly activity is found in the story of the "schism of korah" (numbers 161-40)