Numbers 4
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 36
Chapter Summary
God gives instructions for the duties of the Levite families - Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites - in handling the tabernacle. Age requirements and specific responsibilities are outlined. A census of the Levites is taken.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Receives Jehovah's instructions and musters the Levite clans for tabernacle service
With his sons, covers the holy furnishings before the Kohathites carry them
Son of Aaron given oversight of the oil, incense, food offering, and anointing oil
Son of Aaron the priest under whose hand the Gershonites and Merarites serve
Timeline
Kohathite men aged thirty to fifty are assigned to carry the most holy things. Aaron and his sons must first cover these items so the Kohathites do not touch or look at them and die.
Numbers 4:1-20Gershonite men aged thirty to fifty are assigned to bear burdens. They carry the curtains, coverings, and screens of the tabernacle under Ithamar's direction.
Numbers 4:21-28Merarite men aged thirty to fifty are tasked with the heavy structural elements. They carry the boards, bars, pillars, and sockets of the tabernacle.
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