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."