Numbers 7:9

But to the Kohathites he gave none, because the service of the holy things, which they carried on their shoulders, was their responsibility.

Numbers 3:31

Their responsibilities included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they ministered, the curtain, and all their service.

2 Samuel 6:13

Those who carried the ark of the Lord took six steps and then David sacrificed an ox and a fatling calf.

Numbers 4:4-16

This is the service of the Kohathites in the tent of meeting, relating to the most holy things.

2 Samuel 6:6

When they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and grabbed hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled.

1 Chronicles 15:3

David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring the ark of the Lord up to the place he had prepared for it.

1 Chronicles 15:13

The first time you did not carry it; that is why the Lord God attacked us, because we did not ask him about the proper way to carry it."

1 Chronicles 23:26

So the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the items used in its service."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

Because

Numbers 3:31
Their responsibilities included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they ministered, the curtain, and all their service.
Numbers 4:4
This is the service of the Kohathites in the tent of meeting, relating to the most holy things.
2 Samuel 6:6
When they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and grabbed hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled.
1 Chronicles 15:3
David assembled all Israel at Jerusalem to bring the ark of the Lord up to the place he had prepared for it.
1 Chronicles 23:26
So the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the items used in its service."

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