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What are th connotations of "Va'yischat'u ha'Levi'im"?
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Rashbam: With reference to Pasuk 7 - "Hazeh aleihem Mei Chatas", it means that the Mei Chatas was sprinkled on them.
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"Vayanef osam Tenufah Lifnei Hashem". Having mentioned Tenufah three times in Pesukim
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R. Bachye (in Pasuk 11): With reference to 8:11:2:1 - the Torah adds the current Pasuk corresponding to all the Levi'im - to teach us that they were all (equally) worthy and beloved before Hashem.
