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No Service is Menial
John Calvin emphasizes that the Gershonites' tasks were 'lowly and laborious.' This serves as a powerful reminder that in God's service, no role is insignificant or should be despised. Christians should perform every duty cheerfully, finding satisfaction in the simple fact that God has chosen them to serve.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 4:21–24
19th Century
Preacher
They were to bear the external coverings of the holy place. The most holy place was in the custody of the Kohathites; but the Gershonites were to c…
John Calvin
On Numbers 4:24
16th Century
Theologian
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites. The tasks He assigns to the sons of Gershon, as well as to the sons of Merari, are…
John Gill
On Numbers 4:24
17th Century
Pastor
This [is] the service of the families of the Gershonites, to
serve, and for burdens .
T…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 4:21–33
17th Century
Minister
We have here the charge of the other two families of the Levites, which, though not so honorable as the first, yet was necessary and to be done reg…