<P> The Tribe of Levi served particular religious duties for the Israelites and had political responsibilities as well . In return, the landed tribes were expected to give tithe to support the Levites, particularly the tithe known as the' Maaser Rishon' . The Kohanim were the priests, who performed the work of holiness in the Temple . The Levites, who were not Kohanim, were specifically assigned to </P> <Ul> <Li> singing and / or playing music in the Temple </Li> <Li> serving as guards </Li> <Li> carrying </Li> </Ul> <Li> singing and / or playing music in the Temple </Li> <Li> serving as guards </Li>

Who is a levite and who is a priest