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has chosen him

Here "him" represents all the Levites. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)

to stand to serve in the name of Yahweh

Here "the name of Yahweh" stands for Yahweh himself and his authority. Alternate translation: "to be his special servants" or "to serve as a representative of Yahweh" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)

him and his sons forever

Here "him" represents all the Levites. Alternate translation: "the Levites and their descendants forever" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-synecdoche)