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But to the sons of Kohath he gave none, because the service of the sanctuary belonged to them; they bore it on their shoulders.
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A Sacred, Personal Duty
Commentators explain that while other Levite families received wagons to transport tabernacle parts, the Kohathites received none. Their specific duty was to carry the most sacred items—the ark, the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altars—personally on their shoulders. This method underscored the immense honor and responsibility of their task.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To the Gershonites, who had to transport the hangings and coverings of the tabernacle, two wagons are assigned: to the Merarites, who had the charg…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none Being all disposed of to the sons of Gershon and Merari: the reason of whic…
The offering of the princes for the service of the tabernacle was not made until it was fully set up. Necessary observances must always take preced…
