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And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear [it]: but they shall not touch [any] holy thing, lest they die. These [things are] the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.

And when Aaron {H175} and his sons {H1121} have made an end {H3615} of covering {H3680} the sanctuary {H6944}, and all the vessels {H3627} of the sanctuary {H6944}, as the camp {H4264} is to set forward {H5265}; after {H310} that, the sons {H1121} of Kohath {H6955} shall come {H935} to bear {H5375} it: but they shall not touch {H5060} any holy thing {H6944}, lest they die {H4191}. These things are the burden {H4853} of the sons {H1121} of Kohath {H6955} in the tabernacle {H168} of the congregation {H4150}.

When Aharon and his sons have finished covering the holy furnishings and all the holy utensils, when the camp is about to move forward, then the descendants of K'hat are to come and carry them. But they are not to touch the holy things, so that they won't die. These things are the responsibility of the descendants of K'hat in the tent of meeting.

When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy objects and all their equipment, as soon as the camp is ready to move, the Kohathites shall come and do the carrying. But they must not touch the holy objects, or they will die. These are the transportation duties of the Kohathites regarding the Tent of Meeting.

And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the furniture of the sanctuary, as the camp is set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch the sanctuary, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tent of meeting.

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Cross-References

  • 2 Samuel 6:6 (7 votes)

    ¶ And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth [his hand] to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook [it].

  • 2 Samuel 6:7 (7 votes)

    And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for [his] error; and there he died by the ark of God.

  • Numbers 7:9 (6 votes)

    But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them [was that] they should bear upon their shoulders.

  • Deuteronomy 31:9 (5 votes)

    ¶ And Moses wrote this law, and delivered it unto the priests the sons of Levi, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and unto all the elders of Israel.

  • Numbers 10:21 (4 votes)

    And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and [the other] did set up the tabernacle against they came.

  • 1 Chronicles 13:9 (4 votes)

    ¶ And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.

  • 1 Chronicles 13:10 (4 votes)

    And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.