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The Levites took down the ark of Yahweh, and the coffer that was with it, in which the jewels of gold were, and put them on the great stone: and the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and sacrificed sacrifices the same day to Yahweh.
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The Right People for a Holy Task
Commentators explain that although the text says "Levites," it was specifically the priests (who were also of the tribe of Levi) who handled the ark. God providentially guided the ark to Beth-shemesh, a city designated for priests, ensuring that His holy ark was received by those authorized to handle it, underscoring the importance of reverence and order in worship.
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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