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Leaders Protect Their People
Commentators explain this command was directed at the leaders, Moses and Aaron. They were warned not to be the cause of the Kohathites' death through negligence in their duties. This establishes a powerful principle of spiritual leadership: leaders are responsible for protecting those under their care from spiritual harm, even from their own potential missteps.
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Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 4:18
19th Century
Bishop
Cut ye not off the tribe ... — The word shebet (tribe) is used here in a very particular sense and denotes only …
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 4:18
17th Century
Pastor
Cut you not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites
from among the Levites .
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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…