Numbers 7:9

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But to the sons of Kohath, he did not give anything because their service involved carrying the holy objects on their shoulders.

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  • 2 Sam 6:13 : 13 When those carrying the ark of the LORD had taken six steps, he sacrificed a bull and a fattened calf.
  • Num 3:31 : 31 Their duty included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the vessels of the sanctuary used in ministering, the screen, and all the work related to these.
  • Num 4:4-9 : 4 This is the work of the sons of Kohath in the tent of meeting: caring for the most holy things. 5 When the camp prepares to set out, Aaron and his sons shall come and take down the curtain and cover the ark of the testimony with it. 6 They shall put over it a covering of fine leather, and spread a cloth of pure blue over that, and then insert its poles. 7 On the table of the presence they shall spread a blue cloth and place on it the plates, the dishes, the bowls, and the jars for the drink offering, and the continual bread shall remain on it. 8 They shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with a covering of fine leather, and insert its poles. 9 They shall take a blue cloth and cover the lampstand used for light, along with its lamps, tongs, firepans, and all the oil vessels used in its service. 10 They shall place it and all its utensils inside a covering of fine leather and put it on a carrying frame. 11 Over the golden altar they shall spread a blue cloth, cover it with a covering of fine leather, and insert its poles. 12 They shall take all the utensils used for serving in the sanctuary, place them in a blue cloth, cover them with a covering of fine leather, and put them on a carrying frame. 13 They shall remove the ashes from the altar and spread a purple cloth over it. 14 They shall put on it all the utensils used for serving at the altar—the firepans, the forks, the shovels, the basins—all the utensils of the altar. They shall spread over it a covering of fine leather and insert its poles. 15 When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all its furnishings as the camp sets out, the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them, but they must not touch the holy things, lest they die. These are the tasks of the sons of Kohath regarding the tent of meeting. 16 The oversight of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, includes the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the regular grain offering, the anointing oil, the oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including its holy furnishings and utensils.
  • 2 Sam 6:6 : 6 When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out his hand to the ark of God to steady it, for the oxen had stumbled.
  • 1 Chr 15:3 : 3 David gathered all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.
  • 1 Chr 15:13 : 13 For because you did not carry it the first time, the LORD our God broke out against us, since we did not seek Him according to the proper procedure."
  • 1 Chr 23:26 : 26 So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle and all its utensils for its service.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Num 7:4-8
    5 verses
    80%

    4The LORD said to Moses,

    5“Accept these from them so that they may be used for the work of the Tent of Meeting. Assign them to the Levites according to their roles of service.”

    6Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites.

    7Two carts and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, in keeping with their service duties.

    8Four carts and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari, according to their service, under the supervision of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest.

  • Num 4:15
    79%

    15When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all its furnishings as the camp sets out, the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them, but they must not touch the holy things, lest they die. These are the tasks of the sons of Kohath regarding the tent of meeting.

  • Num 4:17-19
    3 verses
    76%

    17The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,

    18Do not let the tribe of the Kohathite clans be cut off from the Levites.

    19Do this for them so that they may live and not die when they approach the most holy things. Aaron and his sons shall go in and assign each man his task and what he is to carry.

  • Num 4:36-37
    2 verses
    76%

    36Their number by their families was 2,750.

    37These are the counts of the Kohathite families, all those who served in the work of the tent of meeting. They were numbered by Moses and Aaron according to the LORD’s command through Moses.

  • Num 3:31
    75%

    31Their duty included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the vessels of the sanctuary used in ministering, the screen, and all the work related to these.

  • Num 4:4
    75%

    4This is the work of the sons of Kohath in the tent of meeting: caring for the most holy things.

  • Num 4:27-28
    2 verses
    75%

    27Under the command of Aaron and his sons, shall be all the service of the Gershonites, all their burdens and all their work. You shall assign to them their responsibilities and duties.

    28This is the service of the Gershonite clans in the tent of meeting. Their responsibilities shall be under the direction of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest.

  • Lev 7:33-35
    3 verses
    73%

    33The son of Aaron who offers the blood and the fat of the peace offering shall have the right thigh as his portion.

    34From the Israelites' peace offerings, I have taken the breast that is waved and the thigh that is contributed, and I have given them to Aaron the priest and his sons as a perpetual share from the Israelites.

    35This is the portion of Aaron and his sons from the offerings made by fire to the Lord, on the day they were presented to serve the Lord as priests.

  • Num 18:23
    73%

    23The Levites shall perform the duties of the tent of meeting and bear the responsibility for their sins. This is a perpetual ordinance for your generations, but they shall not have any inheritance among the Israelites.

  • Num 3:27-28
    2 verses
    73%

    27To Kohath belonged the clan of the Amramites, the clan of the Izharites, the clan of the Hebronites, and the clan of the Uzzielites. These are the clans of the Kohathites.

    28Their census, counting every male a month old and upward, numbered 8,600, responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

  • Lev 7:31
    72%

    31The priest shall burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons.

  • Num 18:5-6
    2 verses
    72%

    5You are to perform the duties of the sanctuary and the altar, so that no further wrath will fall on the Israelites.

    6I myself have chosen your brothers, the Levites, from among the Israelites as a gift to you, dedicated to the LORD for their service at the tent of meeting.

  • Num 4:33-34
    2 verses
    72%

    33This is the work of the Merarite clans, as part of all their service in the tent of meeting. It is under the supervision of Ithamar, the son of Aaron the priest.

    34So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites by their clans and by their ancestral houses,

  • Num 8:19
    72%

    19I have given the Levites as gifts to Aaron and his sons from among the Israelites to do the work of the Israelites in the tent of meeting and to make atonement for them, so that no plague will come upon the Israelites when they approach the sanctuary.

  • 1 Chr 15:15
    72%

    15The Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded according to the word of the LORD.

  • Num 3:7-9
    3 verses
    72%

    7They shall be responsible for his duties and the duties of the entire congregation before the tent of meeting, to perform the service of the tabernacle.

    8They shall care for all the furnishings of the tent of meeting and the duties of the people of Israel, to perform the service of the tabernacle.

    9You shall give the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they are wholly given to him from among the people of Israel.

  • 1 Chr 23:32
    72%

    32In this way they fulfilled their duty to care for the Tent of Meeting, the holy place, and their brothers, the descendants of Aaron, for the service of the house of the Lord.

  • Num 7:10
    72%

    10The leaders brought their offerings for the dedication of the altar on the day it was anointed. The leaders presented their offerings in front of the altar.

  • Num 1:50
    72%

    50Instead, appoint the Levites to be in charge of the tabernacle of the covenant, all its furnishings, and everything that belongs to it. They are to carry the tabernacle and all its furnishings, serve it, and camp around it.

  • Num 4:2
    72%

    2Take a census of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, by their families and by their ancestral houses.

  • Num 18:3
    71%

    3They are to guard your duties and the duties of the entire tent, but they must not come near the sacred furnishings or the altar, so they will not die—and neither will you.

  • Josh 13:14
    71%

    14But to the tribe of Levi, Moses gave no inheritance, for the offerings made by fire to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, as He promised.

  • Num 10:21
    71%

    21Then the Kohathites, who carried the holy things, set out; the Tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.

  • Num 8:26
    71%

    26Instead, they may assist their brothers in performing their duties at the tent of meeting, but they themselves must no longer do the work. This is how you are to assign the Levites to their responsibilities.

  • 1 Chr 15:2
    71%

    2Then David said, "The ark of God must not be carried by anyone but the Levites, for the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever."

  • Josh 21:10
    71%

    10These cities were for the descendants of Aaron, who were from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, for the first lot was for them.

  • Num 4:24
    71%

    24This is the service of the Gershonite clans: working and carrying burdens.

  • 1 Chr 6:1-2
    2 verses
    71%

    1The sons of Levi are Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.

    2These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.

  • Num 18:1
    71%

    1Then the LORD said to Aaron, 'You, your sons, and your father's family with you will bear the responsibility for offenses related to the sanctuary. Also, you and your sons with you will bear the responsibility for offenses connected to your priesthood.'

  • 1 Chr 23:26
    71%

    26So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle and all its utensils for its service.

  • Exod 29:27
    70%

    27Consecrate the breast of the wave offering and the thigh of the contribution that were waved and lifted up from the ram of ordination, given for Aaron and his sons.

  • Gen 46:11
    70%

    11The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

  • 1 Chr 9:32
    70%

    32Some of the Kohathites, their relatives, were assigned to prepare the showbread every Sabbath.

  • Num 8:11
    70%

    11Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the Israelites so that they may perform the service of the LORD.