le.vi identifies a plural group named alongside priests in temple dedication, service, travel, and tax provisions.

The term consistently identifies a determined masculine plural group alongside priests: they join the dedication of God’s house, are assigned divisions for service in Jerusalem, may travel there, and are included in a tax exemption.

1. Group named with priests in temple affairs · dominant

   In Ezra 6:16, the determined masculine plural form names this group with priests among those performing the dedication of God’s house; the APB renders the clause "the priests and the Levites." In Ezra 6:18, Ezra 7:13, and Ezra 7:24, the same form occurs with priests in assignments over God’s service, permission to go to Jerusalem, and exemption from tax, tribute, and toll.

   Ezra 6:16Ezra 6:18Ezra 7:13Ezra 7:24

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across all four verses, the APB presents the group as "the Levites," usually alongside "the priests." The surrounding wording confirms the group’s contexts rather than supplying further lexical distinctions.