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The charge of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the continual meal-offering, and the anointing oil, the charge of all the tent, and of all that therein is, the sanctuary, and the furniture of it.

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This verse lists the most vital items for tabernacle worship—oil for light, incense, offerings, and anointing oil. Commentators explain that Eleazar, the high priest's son, had direct oversight of these. This wasn't just a logistical task; it was a high-level spiritual responsibility, ensuring the core elements of worship were properly managed.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 4:16

19th Century

Bishop

The oil for the light. —Or, for the candlestick (Exodus 25:6).

The sweet incense. —Or…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Numbers 4:14–20

19th Century

Preacher

This is a very solemn matter; I mean, something which should produce great awe and solemnity in our hearts. These men were chosen to carry the vess…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 4:16

17th Century

Pastor

And to the office of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest ,
[pertains] the oil for the light

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Matthew Henry

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…