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Themes in Numbers 4

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Themes in Numbers 4

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Numbers 4:1 (show verse)

The LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Aaron » Inspiration of
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march

Numbers 4:2 (show verse)

"Take a census of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, by their families, by their fathers' houses,

Levites » Enrollment of, at mount sinai
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings

Numbers 4:3 (show verse)

from thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all who enter into the service, to do the work in the Tent of Meeting.

Levites » Enrollment of, at mount sinai
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » Age of » When inducted into office
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
Levites » Age of » When retired from office

Numbers 4:4 (show verse)

This is the service of the sons of Kohath in the Tent of Meeting, the most holy things.

Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Carried by kohathites
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Carried by kohathites
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings

Numbers 4:5 (show verse)

When the camp moves forward, Aaron shall go in, and his sons, and they shall take down the veil of the screen, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it,

Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » How prepared for conveyance
Ark of the covenant » Profanation of, punished
Ark of the covenant » Covered with the vail by the priests before removal
Colors » Blue: symbol of deity
Holy of holies » The priests allowed to enter, and prepare the holy things for removal
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Responsible for the sanctuary
priests » Services of » Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried
Tabernacle » How prepared for removal during the travels of the israelites
Veil » Covering » Ark of covenant

Numbers 4:6 (show verse)

and shall put a covering of sealskin on it, and shall spread over it a cloth all of blue, and shall put in its poles.

Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » How prepared for conveyance
Ark of the covenant » Covered with the vail by the priests before removal
Badger » Skins of, used for covering of the tabernacle
Colors » Blue: symbol of deity
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Responsible for the sanctuary
priests » Services of » Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried
Tabernacle » How prepared for removal during the travels of the israelites

Numbers 4:7 (show verse)

On the table of show bread they shall spread a blue cloth, and put on it the dishes, the spoons, the bowls, and the cups with which to pour out; and the continual bread shall be on it.

Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Bowl » Made of gold » Of silver
Bread » Hallowed
Colors » Blue: symbol of deity
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Responsible for the sanctuary
priests » Services of » Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal
Shewbread (showbread) » Furniture of
Shewbread (showbread) » How removed
Showbread » Table of » Directions for removing
Spoons » Of the tabernacle
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried
Tabernacle » How prepared for removal during the travels of the israelites

Numbers 4:8 (show verse)

They shall spread on them a scarlet cloth, and cover the same with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in its poles.

Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Badger » Skins of, used for covering of the tabernacle
Colors » Blue: symbol of deity
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Responsible for the sanctuary
priests » Services of » Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal
Skin » For covering the tabernacle
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried
Tabernacle » How prepared for removal during the travels of the israelites

Numbers 4:9 (show verse)

They shall take a blue cloth, and cover the lampstand of the light, and its lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff dishes, and all its oil vessels, with which they minister to it.

Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Furniture of
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Directions for removing
Colors » Blue: symbol of deity
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Responsible for the sanctuary
priests » Services of » Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal
Skin » For covering the tabernacle
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried
Tabernacle » How prepared for removal during the travels of the israelites

Numbers 4:10 (show verse)

They shall put it and all its vessels within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it on the frame.

Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Badger » Skins of, used for covering of the tabernacle
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Furniture of
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Directions for removing
Colors » Blue: symbol of deity
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Responsible for the sanctuary
priests » Services of » Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal
Skin » For covering the tabernacle
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried
Tabernacle » How prepared for removal during the travels of the israelites

Numbers 4:11 (show verse)

On the golden altar they shall spread a blue cloth, and cover it with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in its poles.

Altar » Of incense » Called the golden altar
Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Altar of incense » Covered by the priest before removal from the sanctuary
Badger » Skins of, used for covering of the tabernacle
Colors » Blue: symbol of deity
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Responsible for the sanctuary
priests » Services of » Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal
Skin » For covering the tabernacle
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried
Tabernacle » How prepared for removal during the travels of the israelites

Numbers 4:12 (show verse)

They shall take all the vessels of ministry, with which they minister in the sanctuary, and put them in a blue cloth, and cover them with a covering of sealskin, and shall put them on the frame.

Numbers 4:13 (show verse)

They shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth on it.

Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Responsible for the sanctuary
priests » Services of » Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal
Purple » Used in the tabernacle
Skin » For covering the tabernacle
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried
Tabernacle » How prepared for removal during the travels of the israelites

They shall put on it all its vessels, with which they minister about it, the fire pans, the flesh hooks, the shovels, and the basins; all the vessels of the altar; and they shall spread on it a covering of sealskin, and put in its poles.

Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Badger » Skins of, used for covering of the tabernacle
Censer » Used for offering incense
Censers » Directions for removing
Fleshhook » Used in the tabernacle
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Responsible for the sanctuary
priests » Services of » Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal
Shovel » A utensil in the tabernacle
Skin » For covering the tabernacle
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried
Tabernacle » How prepared for removal during the travels of the israelites

Numbers 4:15 (show verse)

"When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary, and all the furniture of the sanctuary, as the camp moves forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to carry 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.

Altar » Of incense » How prepared for carrying
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Carried by kohathites
Ark of the covenant » Profanation of, punished
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Carried by kohathites
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » appointed » In charge of » Ark of covenant » Tabernacle furnishings
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Responsible for the sanctuary
priests » Services of » Covering the sacred things of the sanctuary before removal
Shewbread (showbread) » How removed
Tabernacle » the Levites » Carried
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried
Tabernacle » How prepared for removal during the travels of the israelites

Numbers 4:16 (show verse)

"The duty of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, the sweet incense, the continual meal offering, and the anointing oil, the requirements of all the tabernacle, and of all that is in it, the sanctuary, and its furnishings."

Eleazar (eleazer) » Son of aaron » Duties of
The high priest » The deputy of » Had oversight of the tabernacle
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Meat offerings » High priest's deputy had care of
Oil » Sacred
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » A second priest, under the high priest
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:17 (show verse)

The LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Aaron » Inspiration of
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:18 (show verse)

"Do not cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites;

Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » kohathites
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:19 (show verse)

but thus do to them, that they may live, and not die, when they approach to the most holy things: Aaron and his sons shall go in, and appoint them everyone to his service and to his burden;

Curiosity » Instances of » Of the israelites » To witness the offering in the holy of holies
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » Toward moses » Sedition among, led by korah, dathan, abiram, and on, on account of jealousy toward moses and aaron
Levites » kohathites
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Chiefs of levites
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To designate subordinate priests for duty
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:20 (show verse)

but they shall not go in to see the sanctuary even for a moment, lest they die."

exclusion Admission » Exclusion » From holy places (tabernacle and temple)
Curiosity » Instances of » Of the israelites » To witness the offering in the holy of holies
Exclusion » From holy places (tabernacle and temple)
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » Toward moses » Sedition among, led by korah, dathan, abiram, and on, on account of jealousy toward moses and aaron
Levites » kohathites
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:21 (show verse)

The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:22 (show verse)

"Take a census of the sons of Gershon also, by their fathers' houses, by their families;

Gershon » Son of levi
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:23 (show verse)

you shall count them from thirty years old and upward until fifty years old; all who enter in to wait on the service, to do the work in the Tent of Meeting.

Gershon » Son of levi
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » Gershonites and their duties
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:24 (show verse)

This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens:

Numbers 4:25 (show verse)

they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle, and the Tent of Meeting, its covering, and the covering of sealskin that is above on it, and the screen for the door of the Tent of Meeting,

Badger » Skins of, used for covering of the tabernacle
Gershon » Son of levi
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » Gershonites and their duties
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Seal » An amphibious animal » Skins of, according to the rv, were used as a covering of the tabernacle
Tabernacle » the Levites » Carried
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:26 (show verse)

and the tapestries of the court, and the screen for the door of the gate of the court, which is by the tabernacle and around the altar, and their cords, and all the instruments of their service, and whatever shall be done with them. Therein shall they serve.

Numbers 4:27 (show verse)

At the commandment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burden, and in all their service; and you shall appoint their duty to them in all their responsibilities.

Numbers 4:28 (show verse)

This is the service of the families of the sons of the Gershonites in the Tent of Meeting: and their duty shall be under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

Gershon » Son of levi
Ithamar » Charged with duties of the tabernacle
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » The ruling chief over the gershonites was the second son of the ruling high priest
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Chiefs of levites
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:29 (show verse)

"As for the sons of Merari, you shall number them by their families, by their fathers' houses;

Numbers 4:30 (show verse)

you shall count them from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who enters on the service, to do the work of the Tent of Meeting.

Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » Age of » When inducted into office
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:31 (show verse)

This is the duty of their burden, according to all their service in the Tent of Meeting: the tabernacle's boards, its bars, its pillars, its sockets,

Levites » The merarites
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Tabernacle » the Levites » Carried
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried

Numbers 4:32 (show verse)

and the pillars of the court around it, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name you shall appoint the instruments of the duty of their burden.

Numbers 4:33 (show verse)

This is the service of the families of the sons of Merari, according to all their service, in the Tent of Meeting, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest."

Levites » The merarites
Levites » Functions of » Had charge of the tabernacle in the encampments and on the march
Levites » The chief over the merarites was the second son of the ruling high priest
the Levites » Services of » Taking down, putting up, and carrying the tabernacle, &c
Priest » Duties of » Chiefs of levites
Tabernacle » How and by whom carried