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The Essential Heavy Lifters
Commentators explain that the Merarites were tasked with carrying the heaviest and most cumbersome parts of the tabernacle—its structural framework of boards, bars, and pillars. This physically demanding job was absolutely essential for the entire community, demonstrating that every role, even the most laborious, is vital in God's plan.
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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 Ellicott
On Numbers 4:31
19th Century
Bishop
The boards of the tabernacle, and its bars ... — The duty of the Merarites was to carry the heavier and more cumbersome parts of t…
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…
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John Gill
On Numbers 4:31
17th Century
Pastor
And this [is] the charge of their burden
What should be committed to their care and charge, and they should bear and…
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…