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and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the door of the gate of the court, which is by the tent and by the altar round about, and their cords, and all the instruments of their service, and whatever shall be done with them: therein shall they serve.

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A Place for Everyone

Charles Spurgeon draws a practical lesson from the specific duties assigned to the Levites. He sees it as a model for the church, where God appoints different roles to different members. This verse encourages believers to faithfully serve in the capacity they have been given, rather than desiring tasks for which they are not suited.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 4:26

19th Century

Bishop

Which is by the tabernacle and by the altar round about. —Or, which are ... The curtains or hangings enclosed the whole of the co…

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 4:26

17th Century

Pastor

And the hangings of the court
Which made the great court that surrounded the tabernacle, (Exodus 27:9);<…

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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…