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God's Design for Order
Commentators explain that the Merarites' service was placed "under the hand of Ithamar," Aaron's son. This demonstrates God's design for clear, delegated authority and organization within the community of faith. Just as Ithamar supervised the Gershonites and Merarites, God establishes leadership to ensure His work is done decently and in order.
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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…
John Gill
On Numbers 4:33
17th Century
Pastor
This [is] the service of the families of the sons of Merari ,
&c.] The Mahlites and Mushites, namely, the service be…
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…