Numbers 4 - Study the King James Bible

And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

Reciprocal: Genesis 46:11 - Levi Exodus 31:6 - that they Numbers 1:47 - General Numbers 4:49 - as the Lord Numbers 7:66 - On the tenth day Numbers 8:1 - General

Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,

Numbers 3:19, Numbers 3:27
Reciprocal: Numbers 4:34 - General Joshua 21:10 - General 1 Chronicles 15:2 - None ought to 1 Chronicles 23:3 - the Levites 2 Chronicles 29:12 - Kohathites

From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

thirty years: Numbers 8:24-26, Genesis 41:46, 1 Chronicles 23:3, 1 Chronicles 23:24-27, 1 Chronicles 28:12, 1 Chronicles 28:13, Luke 3:23, 1 Timothy 3:6
enter: 2 Kings 11:4-12, 2 Chronicles 23:1-11, 2 Corinthians 10:3, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Ephesians 6:10-18, 1 Timothy 1:18
to do: Numbers 3:7, Numbers 3:8, Numbers 16:9, 1 Chronicles 6:48, 1 Chronicles 23:4, 1 Chronicles 23:5, 1 Chronicles 23:28-32, 1 Timothy 3:1
Reciprocal: Numbers 4:23 - thirty years Numbers 4:30 - service Numbers 4:35 - General Numbers 4:47 - From thirty Numbers 8:15 - go in 2 Chronicles 31:17 - twenty Ezra 3:8 - twenty years old Ezekiel 1:1 - in the thirtieth

This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things:

Numbers 4:15, Numbers 4:19, Numbers 4:24, Numbers 4:30, Numbers 3:30, Numbers 3:31, Mark 13:34
Reciprocal: Exodus 39:32 - all the Numbers 7:9 - unto the Numbers 10:21 - the Kohathites 1 Samuel 6:19 - he smote 1 Chronicles 13:2 - the priests Ezra 8:28 - the vessels

And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it:

And when: Numbers 2:16, Numbers 2:17, Numbers 10:14
Aaron shall come: The law prohibiting any person, except the high priest on one day in the year, to enter into the most holy place, must have admitted an exception while the Israelites were in the wilderness: that exception, therefore, is here expressly made; and the directions given respecting it must be religiously observed, or the service could not be safely performed. While the cloud rested on the tabernacle, the general rule was in force; but when it was removed, then the priests might enter to prepare the sacred vessels for removal. Numbers 4:15, Numbers 3:27-32
they shall: Exodus 26:31-33, Exodus 36:35, Exodus 40:3, Isaiah 25:7, Matthew 27:51, Hebrews 9:3, Hebrews 10:20
and cover: Exodus 25:10-22, Exodus 37:1-9, 2 Samuel 6:2-9
Reciprocal: Exodus 26:14 - a covering Exodus 31:10 - General Exodus 35:19 - The cloths Numbers 1:51 - the Levites 1 Samuel 4:4 - with the ark 1 Samuel 6:19 - he smote 2 Samuel 6:3 - set 1 Chronicles 23:26 - carry Revelation 11:19 - the ark

And shall put thereon the covering of badgers' skins, and shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof.

badgers' skins: This was not the covering of badgers' skins made for the tabernacle, which was carried by the Gershonites - Numbers 4:24, and Numbers 4:25, but one made for the purpose of concealing and sheltering the ark when it was to be carried.
a cloth: Numbers 4:7, Numbers 4:8, Numbers 4:11-13, Exodus 35:19, Exodus 39:1, Exodus 39:41
and shall put: Wesamoo baddaiv, rather, "and adjust the staves thereof;" i.e., dispose them rightly under the covering, that they might be laid on their shoulders: for the staves were never taken out of the rings.
the staves: Exodus 25:13-15, 1 Kings 8:7, 1 Kings 8:8
Reciprocal: Numbers 4:10 - General Numbers 4:13 - General 1 Chronicles 15:15 - bare the ark 2 Chronicles 5:8 - the staves

And upon the table of shewbread they shall spread a cloth of blue, and put thereon the dishes, and the spoons, and the bowls, and covers to cover withal: and the continual bread shall be thereon:

the table: Exodus 25:23-30, Exodus 37:10-16, Leviticus 24:5-8
cover withal: or, pour out withal
the continual: The Israelites, without doubt, were able to procure corn enough from the adjacent countries, even when in the wilderness, to make the shewbread, and to present the daily meat offerings.
Reciprocal: Exodus 25:29 - the Exodus 25:30 - General Leviticus 24:8 - General Numbers 4:6 - a cloth Numbers 4:8 - General Numbers 4:12 - General Numbers 7:14 - spoon Jeremiah 52:18 - bowls Hosea 9:4 - their bread Zechariah 14:20 - the bowls

And they shall spread upon them a cloth of scarlet, and cover the same with a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put in the staves thereof.

Numbers 4:6, Numbers 4:7, Numbers 4:9, Numbers 4:11-13
Reciprocal: Exodus 25:13 - General Joshua 2:18 - scarlet thread Song of Solomon 4:3 - scarlet

And they shall take a cloth of blue, and cover the candlestick of the light, and his lamps, and his tongs, and his snuffdishes, and all the oil vessels thereof, wherewith they minister unto it:

Exodus 25:31-39, Exodus 37:17-24, Psalms 119:105, Revelation 1:20, Revelation 2:1
Reciprocal: Exodus 25:38 - the tongs Leviticus 24:4 - the pure Numbers 4:8 - General Numbers 4:12 - General Numbers 4:16 - the office 1 Kings 7:49 - the tongs

10.

And they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put it upon a bar.

Numbers 4:6, Numbers 4:12
Reciprocal: Exodus 26:14 - rams' skins dyed red

11.

And upon the golden altar they shall spread a cloth of blue, and cover it with a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put to the staves thereof:

Exodus 30:1-19, Exodus 37:25-28, Exodus 39:38, Exodus 40:5, Exodus 40:26, Exodus 40:27
Reciprocal: Exodus 25:13 - General Numbers 4:6 - a cloth Numbers 4:8 - General Numbers 4:13 - General

12.

And they shall take all the instruments of ministry, wherewith they minister in the sanctuary, and put them in a cloth of blue, and cover them with a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put them on a bar:

Numbers 4:7, Numbers 4:9, Numbers 3:8, Exodus 25:9, Exodus 31:10, 2 Kings 25:14, 2 Kings 25:15, 1 Chronicles 9:29, 2 Chronicles 4:11, 2 Chronicles 4:16, 2 Chronicles 4:19, 2 Chronicles 4:22
Reciprocal: Numbers 4:10 - General Numbers 4:13 - General

13.

And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon:

The embers of the sacred fire seem to have been removed in the grate, which was carried apart from the brazen altar; both being covered from view by purple cloths. Numbers 4:6-9, Numbers 4:11, Numbers 4:12, Exodus 27:3-5, Exodus 39:1, Exodus 39:41, Leviticus 6:12, Leviticus 6:13
Reciprocal: Exodus 27:7 - bear it

14.

And they shall put upon it all the vessels thereof, wherewith they minister about it, even the censers, the fleshhooks, and the shovels, and the basons, all the vessels of the altar; and they shall spread upon it a covering of badgers' skins, and put to the staves of it.

all the vessels thereof: Exodus 38:1-7, 2 Chronicles 4:19
basins: or, bowls
Reciprocal: Exodus 25:13 - General Exodus 27:3 - fleshhooks Exodus 27:7 - bear it Exodus 37:4 - staves Leviticus 6:12 - the fire Jeremiah 52:18 - the shovels Zechariah 14:20 - the bowls

15.

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.

after that: Numbers 7:9, Numbers 10:21, Deuteronomy 31:9, Joshua 4:10, 2 Samuel 6:13, 1 Chronicles 15:2, 1 Chronicles 15:15
they shall: Numbers 3:38, Exodus 19:12, 1 Samuel 6:19, 2 Samuel 6:6, 2 Samuel 6:7, 1 Chronicles 13:9, 1 Chronicles 13:10, Hebrews 12:18-29
These things: Numbers 3:30, Numbers 3:31
Reciprocal: Exodus 37:4 - staves Exodus 37:5 - General Numbers 1:50 - thou shalt Numbers 3:8 - General Numbers 4:4 - General Numbers 4:5 - Aaron shall come Numbers 4:20 - they shall Numbers 4:24 - burdens Numbers 4:47 - every one Numbers 4:49 - every one Numbers 18:2 - but thou Numbers 18:3 - neither Deuteronomy 10:8 - bear Joshua 3:3 - the priests 1 Samuel 4:4 - with the ark 2 Samuel 15:24 - bearing 1 Kings 8:3 - the priests took up 1 Chronicles 9:11 - the ruler 1 Chronicles 13:7 - carried the ark 1 Chronicles 15:13 - for that 2 Chronicles 5:4 - the Levites 2 Chronicles 35:3 - not be Revelation 11:19 - the ark

16.

And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest pertaineth the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, and the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein is, in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof.

the office: Eleazar himself, perhaps with the other priests, was required to carry the oil for the light, the incense, and the flour for the daily meat offering, and the holy ointment; besides superintending the Levites. It may be supposed, that he himself carried no more of the oil than for present use - see note on Numbers 4:9. Numbers 3:32
the oil: Exodus 25:6, Exodus 27:20, Exodus 27:21, Leviticus 24:2
the sweet: Exodus 30:34-38, Exodus 37:29
the daily: Exodus 29:39-41
the anointing: Exodus 30:23-33
the oversight: Luke 4:18, Acts 20:28, 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 3:6, 1 Peter 2:25, 1 Peter 5:2
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 9:11 - the ruler 1 Chronicles 9:20 - Phinehas

17.

And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

18.

Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites:

Eleazar and the priests would be chargeable with the death of the Kohathites, if they failed to give them proper cautions and directions; or permitted them to gaze with irreverence or curiosity upon the holy things, which they might carry, but not see - Numbers 4:20. Numbers 16:32, Numbers 17:10, Numbers 18:5, Exodus 19:21, Leviticus 10:1, Leviticus 10:2, 1 Samuel 6:19, 2 Samuel 6:6, 2 Samuel 6:7, Jeremiah 38:23

19.

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

the most holy: Numbers 4:4
Reciprocal: Leviticus 16:2 - that he die not Numbers 4:20 - they shall Numbers 4:24 - burdens Numbers 18:3 - only they 2 Samuel 6:6 - put forth 1 Chronicles 15:2 - None ought to Ezra 8:28 - the vessels

20.

But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die.

they shall: Numbers 4:15, Numbers 4:19, Exodus 19:21, Leviticus 10:2, 1 Samuel 6:19, Hebrews 10:19, Hebrews 10:20, Revelation 11:19
the holy things: Hakkodesh, "the holy," or "sanctuary," i.e., the ark, as the Jews generally understand it; and with good reason, as any one may be convinced, who compares 1 Kings 8:8, with 2 Chronicles 5:9, where that which is called the holy in the former, is called the ark in the latter.
Reciprocal: Numbers 4:18 - General Numbers 18:3 - only they 2 Samuel 6:6 - put forth 1 Chronicles 15:2 - None ought to Ezra 8:28 - the vessels

21.

And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Reciprocal: Numbers 4:49 - as the Lord

22.

Take also the sum of the sons of Gershon, throughout the houses of their fathers, by their families;

Numbers 3:18, Numbers 3:21, Numbers 3:24
Reciprocal: Numbers 4:41 - General

23.

From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

thirty years: Numbers 4:3
to perform the service: Heb. to war the warfare, Numbers 4:3, Isaiah 63:1-4, Romans 7:14-24, 1 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:10-19, Galatians 5:17, Galatians 5:24, 1 Timothy 1:18, 2 Timothy 2:3, 2 Timothy 2:4, 2 Timothy 4:7
Reciprocal: Numbers 4:30 - service Numbers 4:35 - General Numbers 4:47 - From thirty Numbers 8:24 - from twenty Numbers 8:25 - cease waiting upon the service thereof 1 Chronicles 23:3 - the Levites

24.

This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:

burdens: or, carriage, Numbers 4:15, Numbers 4:19, Numbers 4:27, Numbers 4:31, Numbers 4:32, Numbers 4:47, Numbers 4:49
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:25 - the charge Numbers 4:6 - badgers' skins Numbers 7:7 - Two wagons Numbers 10:17 - the sons

25.

And they shall bear the curtains of the tabernacle, and the tabernacle of the congregation, his covering, and the covering of the badgers' skins that is above upon it, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,

the curtains: Numbers 3:25, Numbers 3:26, Numbers 7:5-7
the covering: Exodus 26:14
Reciprocal: Exodus 26:2 - curtain Exodus 26:7 - curtains Numbers 1:50 - thou shalt Numbers 4:6 - badgers' skins Numbers 7:7 - sons of Gershon

26.

And the hangings of the court, and the hanging for the door of the gate of the court, which is by the tabernacle and by the altar round about, and their cords, and all the instruments of their service, and all that is made for them: so shall they serve.

the hangings: Exodus 27:9
and their cords: Exodus 35:18

27.

At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burdens.

appointment: Heb. mouth, The Levites were under the command of the priests. Eleazar exercised this authority in general, as next in succession to Aaron, and he in particular was placed over the Kohathites; while Ithamar, his younger brother, commanded the Gershonites and Merarites - Numbers 4:33. Luke 1:70, 1 Corinthians 11:2
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:16 - word Numbers 3:32 - General Numbers 4:24 - burdens Numbers 20:24 - word Numbers 26:62 - those that

28.

This is the service of the families of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation: and their charge shall be under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

Numbers 4:33, 1 Corinthians 12:5, 1 Corinthians 12:6
Reciprocal: Exodus 38:21 - by the hand Numbers 3:8 - General Numbers 7:8 - four wagons 1 Chronicles 9:11 - the ruler 1 Chronicles 9:20 - Phinehas

29.

As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them after their families, by the house of their fathers;

Numbers 3:33-35
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:36 - under the custody and charge Numbers 4:45 - General

30.

From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old shalt thou number them, every one that entereth into the service, to do the work of the tabernacle of the congregation.

service: Heb. warfare, Numbers 4:3, Numbers 4:23, Psalms 110:1-7, 1 Timothy 6:11, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:4, 2 Timothy 4:7, 2 Timothy 4:8
Reciprocal: Numbers 4:4 - General Numbers 4:35 - General Numbers 4:47 - From thirty 1 Chronicles 23:3 - the Levites

31.

And this is the charge of their burden, according to all their service in the tabernacle of the congregation; the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and sockets thereof,

the charge: Numbers 3:36, Numbers 3:37, Numbers 7:8, Numbers 7:9
the boards: Exodus 26:15
Reciprocal: Exodus 26:19 - forty sockets of silver Exodus 26:26 - bars of shittim wood Numbers 4:24 - burdens Numbers 4:49 - every one

32.

And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, and with all their service: and by name ye shall reckon the instruments of the charge of their burden.

and by name: An inventory was taken of every particular, even to the very pins belonging to each part, that nothing might be wanting when the tabernacle was set up.
the instruments: Numbers 3:8, Numbers 7:1, Exodus 25:9, Exodus 38:17, Exodus 38:21, 1 Chronicles 9:29
Reciprocal: Exodus 26:15 - boards Exodus 26:19 - forty sockets of silver Exodus 27:19 - all the pins thereof Numbers 4:24 - burdens Numbers 7:8 - the sons

33.

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

under the hand: Numbers 4:28, Joshua 3:6, Isaiah 3:6
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:8 - General Numbers 4:27 - appointment 1 Chronicles 9:11 - the ruler 1 Chronicles 9:20 - Phinehas

34.

And Moses and Aaron and the chief of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites after their families, and after the house of their fathers,

Numbers 4:2
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 23:24 - after the house

35.

From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation:

Numbers 4:3, Numbers 4:23, Numbers 4:30, Numbers 4:39, Numbers 4:43, Numbers 4:47, Numbers 8:24-26, 1 Chronicles 23:3, 1 Chronicles 23:24, 1 Chronicles 23:26, 1 Chronicles 23:27, 1 Chronicles 28:13, Luke 3:23, 1 Timothy 3:6
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:28 - eight thousand

36.

And those that were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred and fifty.

In the third chapter we have an account of the whole number of the Levites; and here of those only who were able to serve the Lord in the sanctuary. By comparing the two places, we find the number of the effective and ineffective males to stand thus:
Families, Effective Men, Ineffective Men, Totals
Kohathites 2,750 5,850 8,600 Gershonites 2,630 4,870 7,500 Merarites 3,200 3,000 6,200
Thus we find that the whole number of the Levites amounted to 22,300; of whom 8,580 were fit for service and 13,720 unfit, being either too old or too young. What an astonishing number of men, all performing some service by which God was glorified, and the congregation at large benefited!
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:28 - eight thousand Numbers 4:44 - General

37.

These were they that were numbered of the families of the Kohathites, all that might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, which Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Reciprocal: Leviticus 26:46 - by the hand Numbers 3:16 - word Numbers 4:47 - every one Numbers 4:49 - According to the

38.

And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers,

Reciprocal: Numbers 3:22 - from a month old 2 Chronicles 31:17 - genealogy

39.

From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,

Reciprocal: Numbers 4:35 - General Luke 3:23 - thirty

40.

Even those that were numbered of them, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers, were two thousand and six hundred and thirty.

Numbers 3:32
Reciprocal: Numbers 4:44 - General Numbers 7:7 - sons of Gershon

41.

These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, of all that might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, whom Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the LORD.

Numbers 4:22
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:16 - word Numbers 4:49 - According to the

42.

And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,

Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 6:47 - Merari 2 Chronicles 31:17 - genealogy

43.

From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,

Reciprocal: Numbers 4:35 - General 1 Chronicles 23:3 - the Levites Luke 3:23 - thirty

44.

Even those that were numbered of them after their families, were three thousand and two hundred.

The family of Merari, though smaller than either of the other families of Levi, yet had a greater number of able men than any of them; for out of 6,200 males of a month old and upwards, we find 3,200 who were neither too young nor too old for the service of the sanctuary; which was more than one-half of their whole number. In this the wisdom and providence of God appear most conspicuously; for the Merarites were charged with the heaviest part of the sanctuary, as the boards, bars, sockets, etc; and though waggons were afterwards provided for them, yet the loading and unloading of the sockets, and other things of great weight, would require much strength, both bodily and numerical. - Compare Numbers 4:36, and Numbers 4:40, with Numbers 3:22, Numbers 3:28, Numbers 3:24. Thus God ever manifests his wisdom, in fitting men for the work to which they are appointed, whether with respect to number or gifts: "For to one is given, by the Spirit, the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge, by the same Spirit; to another faith, by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing, by the same Spirit; to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues, but all these worketh that one and the self-same Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will." Numbers 3:34, Deuteronomy 33:25, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 12:8-12, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:10
Reciprocal: Exodus 27:6 - staves for the altar

45.

These be those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Numbers 4:29
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:16 - word Numbers 4:49 - According to the

46.

All those that were numbered of the Levites, whom Moses and Aaron and the chief of Israel numbered, after their families, and after the house of their fathers,

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 31:17 - genealogy

47.

From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that came to do the service of the ministry, and the service of the burden in the tabernacle of the congregation,

From thirty: Numbers 4:3, Numbers 4:23, Numbers 4:30, 1 Chronicles 23:3, 1 Chronicles 23:27
every one: Numbers 4:15, Numbers 4:24, Numbers 4:37, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-31
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:39 - and Aaron Numbers 4:35 - General Luke 3:23 - thirty

48.

Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.

Numbers 3:39, Matthew 7:14, Matthew 20:16, Matthew 22:15
Reciprocal: Numbers 7:8 - the sons Numbers 26:62 - those that 1 Chronicles 23:3 - thirty and eight

49.

According to the commandment of the LORD they were numbered by the hand of Moses, every one according to his service, and according to his burden: thus were they numbered of him, as the LORD commanded Moses.

According to the: Numbers 4:37, Numbers 4:41, Numbers 4:45, Numbers 1:54, Numbers 2:33, Numbers 3:51
every one: Numbers 4:15, Numbers 4:24, Numbers 4:31, Isaiah 11:2-4, Isaiah 42:1-7, Isaiah 49:1-8, Romans 12:4-8
as the Lord: Numbers 4:1, Numbers 4:21
Reciprocal: Numbers 3:16 - word Numbers 26:57 - of Gershon Deuteronomy 10:8 - time the Lord 1 Chronicles 6:48 - brethren 1 Chronicles 23:26 - carry Zechariah 12:13 - Levi