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they shall bear the curtains of the tent, and the tent of meeting, its covering, and the covering of sealskin that is above on it, and the screen for the door of the tent of meeting,

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The Sacred Layers

Commentators explain that this verse meticulously lists the distinct layers of the Tabernacle's coverings: the inner linen curtains, the goats' hair tent, the rams' skin covering, and the outer sealskin. This detailed inventory underscores the sacredness and complexity of God's dwelling place, which required precise and careful handling.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 4:25

19th Century

Bishop

And the tabernacle of the congregation. — Better, And the tent of meeting. The mishkan or dwelling-plac…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Numbers 4:25–28

19th Century

Preacher

There was a wise division of labor. I wish we had the same kind of thing in every church, and that every member occupied himself in that to which G…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 4:25

17th Century

Pastor

And they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle
The ten curtains of fine linen, (Exodus 26:1) ;

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Matthew Henry

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…