Introduction to Leviticus
Name: Leviticus
Division: Old Testament
Category: Pentateuch or Law
Purpose: A handbook for the priests and Levites outlining their duties in worship and a guidebook of holy living for the Hebrews
Book No in BIBLE: 3
In Old Testament: 3
In Pentateuch: 3
No. of Chapters: 27
No. of Verses: 659
Author: Moses
Date Written: Approx. 1445 – 1444 BC
Place of Writing: Mount Sinai
History Covered: 1279 – 1278 BC
Audience: People of Israel
Leviticus Statistics
Based on its weight of 27 Chapters its share among the chapters of the BIBLE, Old Testament and Pentateuch. Move your mouse pointer over the bar on the right hand side to get the values.
Total chapters in BIBLE:1189
Total chapters in OT: 929
Total chapters in Pentateuch: 187
- % of Leviticus
Key Verse
Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. (19:2)
Key People
Moses
Aaron
Nadab
Abhihu
Eleazar
Ithamar
Key Places
Mount Sinai