But they may assist their colleagues in the tent of meeting to keep watch, but they shall perform no service — retired Levites transition to supporting roles: they 'keep watch' (mishmer), maintaining vigilance and care without bearing the full labor of service. This provision honors long-term Levitical commitment while respecting biological limitation. The distinction between active 'service' and supportive 'watch-keeping' allows the community to benefit from Levitic wisdom accumulated across decades.

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