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Holy and Orderly Work
Commentators explain that before the altar of burnt offering could be moved, the ashes from daily sacrifices had to be cleared. This was a necessary and orderly step, highlighting the meticulous care and reverence required when handling objects dedicated to God.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 4:13
19th Century
Bishop
And they shall take away the ashes from the altar. —In Exodus 27:3 we find a direction to make pans for removing the ashe…
Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 4:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
A royal altar is this, always grand and glorious in our eyes, covered with a purple cloth.
John Gill
On Numbers 4:13
17th Century
Pastor
And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread
a purple cloth thereon .
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 4:4–20
17th Century
Minister
The Kohathites were to carry the holy things of the tabernacle. All the holy things were to be covered; not only for security and respect, but to k…