the priests: Peace offerings, and such like, the Levites might flay and dress; but the whole burnt offerings could only be touched by the priests, except in a case of necessity, such as the present. 2Ch 29:5, 2Ch 30:16-17
their brethren: 2Ch 35:11; Num 8:15, Num 8:19, Num 18:3, Num 18:6-7