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The Dignity of Humble Work
Commentators note that the Merarites were assigned the heaviest and least glamorous parts of the tabernacle, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and pins. This is seen as a powerful lesson in humility, reminding believers that all service to God is honorable, even the tasks that seem small or burdensome.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 4:28–33
18th Century
Theologian
The Gershonites and Merarites were superintended by Ithamar, Aaron’s younger son, who had already had the oversight of the tabernacle in its constr…
Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 4:29–32
19th Century
Preacher
They had the heaviest load to carry, but they were the more numerous. They carried the solid columns upon which the covering of the tabernacle rest…
John Gill
On Numbers 4:29
17th Century
Pastor
As for the sons of Merari
The third and youngest son of Levi:
you shall number them after their f…
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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…