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A Solemn and Serious Charge
All commentators note that this verse introduces a command of the utmost seriousness. John Gill calls it a "solemn and awful charge" regarding a "hazardous" task. This signals that what God is about to say regarding the handling of holy items is a matter of life and death, demanding complete attention and reverence.
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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
On Numbers 4:17
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord spoke to Moses, and to Aaron
And gave them a very solemn and awful charge about this affair of the Koha…
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…