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all the service connected with these. <a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Their duties were the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used with them, and the curtain—all the service for these items. <a href="/kjv/numbers/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the hanging, and all the service thereof. <a href="/nkjv/numbers/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Their duty included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the utensils of the sanctuary with which they ministered, the screen, and all the work relating to them. <a href="/nasb_/numbers/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now their duties included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the utensils of the sanctuary with which they minister, the curtain, and all the service concerning them; <a href="/nasb/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the screen, and all the service concerning them; <a href="/nasb77/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the screen, and all the service concerning them; <a href="/lsb/numbers/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now their responsibility involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the screen, and all the service concerning them; <a href="/amp/numbers/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now their responsibilities involved the ark, the table [on which the bread of the Presence was placed], the lampstand, the altars, the utensils of the sanctuary with which the priests minister, and the curtain, and all the service concerning them. <a href="/csb/numbers/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the sanctuary utensils that were used with these, and the screen —and all the work relating to them. <a href="/hcsb/numbers/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the sanctuary utensils that were used with these, and the screen—and all the work relating to them. <a href="/asv/numbers/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the screen, and all the service thereof. <a href="/cev/numbers/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Their duties at the tent included taking care of the sacred chest, the table for the sacred bread, the lampstand, the altars, the objects used for worship, and the curtain in front of the most holy place. The Kohathites were responsible for setting these things up and taking them down. <a href="/erv/numbers/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the screen, and all the service thereof. <a href="/gwt/numbers/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They were in charge of the ark, the table, the lamp stand, the altars, the utensils used in the holy place, and the screen. They took care of all these things. <a href="/gnt/numbers/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> They were responsible for the Covenant Box, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the utensils the priests use in the Holy Place, and the curtain at the entrance to the Most Holy Place. They were responsible for all the service connected with these items. <a href="/isv/numbers/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Their duties pertained to the ark, the table, the lamp stand, the altars, the utensils of the sanctuary with which they ministered, and all the curtains in use. <a href="/msb/numbers/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Their duties were the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used with them, and the curtain?all the service for these items. <a href="/net/numbers/3.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/numbers/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Their duty shall be the ark, the table, the lamp stand, the altars, the vessels of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the screen, and all its service. <a href="/wbt/numbers/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the hanging, and all the service of it. <a href="/web/numbers/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Their duty shall be the ark, the table, the lamp stand, the altars, the vessels of the sanctuary with which they minister, the screen, and all its service. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/numbers/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And their charge [is] the Ark, and the table, and the lampstand, and the altars, and the vessels of the holy place with which they serve, and the veil, and all its service. <a href="/ylt/numbers/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And their charge is the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary with which they serve, and the vail, and all its service. <a href="/slt/numbers/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And their watches, the ark, and the table, and the chandelier, and the altar, and the vessels of the holy place which they shall serve in them, and the covering and all its works.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/numbers/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they shall keep the ark, and the table and the candlestick, the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary, wherewith they minister, and the veil, and all the furniture of this kind. <a href="/cpdv/numbers/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they shall take care of the ark, and the table and the lampstand, the altars and the vessels of the Sanctuary, by which they minister, and the veil, and all the articles of this kind. <a href="/nabre/numbers/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Their responsibility was the ark, the table, the menorah, the altars, the utensils of the sanctuary with which the priests minister, the veil, and everything pertaining to their maintenance. <a href="/nrsvce/numbers/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Their responsibility was to be the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the vessels of the sanctuary with which the priests minister, and the screen—all the service pertaining to these.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/numbers/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And their charge shall be the ark and the table and the candlestick and the altars and the vessels of the sanctuary with which they minister and the curtain of the door and all the service thereof. <a href="/hpbt/numbers/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And their charge: the Ark and the table and the menorahs and the altar and the implements of holiness with which they serve, and the door curtain and all its service.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/numbers/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and their charge the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith the priests minister, and the screen, and all that pertaineth to the service thereof; <a href="/sep/numbers/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And their charge was the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and all the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they do holy service, and the veil, and all their works. <a href="/parallel/numbers/3-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=868" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm">The Kohathites</a> …30and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel. 31<a href="/hebrew/4931.htm" title="4931: ū·miš·mar·tām (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3mp) -- Fem. Of mishmar; watch, i.e. The act, or The sentry, the post; obj. Preservation, or Safe; fig. Observance, i.e. Duty or A usage or party.">Their duties</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: hā·’ā·rōn (Art:: N-cs) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">were the ark,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7979.htm" title="7979: wə·haš·šul·ḥān (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A table. From shalach; a table; by implication, a meal.">the table,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: wə·ham·mə·nō·rāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier.">the lampstand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: wə·ham·miz·bə·ḥōṯ (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">the altars,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: ū·ḵə·lê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">the articles</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: haq·qō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">of the sanctuary</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8334.htm" title="8334: yə·šā·rə·ṯū (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- To minister, serve. A primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to.">used</a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">with them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4539.htm" title="4539: wə·ham·mā·sāḵ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A covering, screen. From cakak; a cover, i.e. Veil.">and the curtain—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">the service for these items.</a> 32The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-22</a> And they are to construct an ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold both inside and out, and make a gold molding around it. / Cast four gold rings for it and fasten them to its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ... <a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Exodus 37:1-9</a> Bezalel went on to construct the ark of acacia wood, two and a half cubits long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high. / He overlaid it with pure gold, both inside and out, and made a gold molding around it. / And he cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on one side and two on the other. ... <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6-9</a> Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. / The poles extended far enough that their ends were visible from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day. ... <a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</a> containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. <a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">Exodus 25:23-30</a> You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / Overlay it with pure gold and make a gold molding around it. / And make a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ... <a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">Exodus 37:10-16</a> He also made the table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high. / He overlaid it with pure gold and made a gold molding around it. / And he made a rim around it a handbreadth wide and put a gold molding on the rim. ... <a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48</a> Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a> Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ... <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17-24</a> Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">2 Chronicles 4:19-22</a> Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ... <a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2</a> A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. <a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Exodus 26:1-14</a> “You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide—all curtains the same size. / Five of the curtains are to be joined together, and the other five joined as well. ... <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Exodus 36:8-19</a> All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them. / Each curtain was twenty-eight cubits long and four cubits wide; all the curtains were the same size. / And he joined five of the curtains together, and the other five he joined as well. ... <a href="/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3-5</a> Put the ark of the Testimony in it and screen off the ark with the veil. / Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps. / Place the gold altar of incense in front of the ark of the Testimony, and hang the curtain at the entrance to the tabernacle. <a href="/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21-27</a> Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him. / Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil. / He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the hanging, and all the service thereof.the ark<a href="/numbers/4-4.htm">Numbers 4:4-16</a> This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things: … <a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-40</a> And they shall make an ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof… <a href="/exodus/31-1.htm">Exodus 31:1</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,the altars<a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Exodus 37:1-8</a> And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: … <a href="/exodus/30-1.htm">Exodus 30:1-10</a> And thou shalt make an altar to burn incense upon: of shittim wood shalt thou make it… <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Exodus 37:25-29</a> And he made the incense altar of shittim wood: the length of it was a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit; it was foursquare; and two cubits was the height of it; the horns thereof were of the same… and the hanging<a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Exodus 26:31-33</a> And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made: … <a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Exodus 36:35,36</a> And he made a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: with cherubims made he it of cunning work… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/26-30.htm">Altars</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-3.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/exodus/39-36.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/numbers/1-50.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-4.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Care</a> <a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Involved</a> <a href="/genesis/15-17.htm">Lamp</a> <a href="/numbers/3-8.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/numbers/3-4.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/exodus/39-41.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Related</a> <a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Service</a> <a href="/numbers/3-6.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-6.htm">Table</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-20.htm">Used</a> <a href="/numbers/3-8.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-3.htm">Veil</a> <a href="/numbers/3-8.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-32.htm">Wherewith</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/23-1.htm">Altars</a> <a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/numbers/4-12.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/numbers/5-8.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Care</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Hanging</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Involved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-3.htm">Lamp</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/numbers/8-26.htm">Ministered</a> <a href="/numbers/4-12.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/numbers/10-8.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Related</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/numbers/4-3.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Service</a> <a href="/numbers/5-16.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/judges/1-7.htm">Table</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Used</a> <a href="/numbers/4-10.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Veil</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/numbers/3-48.htm">Wherewith</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 3</div>1. <a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">The sons of Aaron</a> 5. <a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn</a> 14. <a href="/numbers/3-14.htm">Are numbered by their families</a> 21. <a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites</a> 27. <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Of the Kohathites</a> 33. <a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Of the Merarites</a> 38. <a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">The place and charge of Moses and Aaron</a> 40. <a href="/numbers/3-40.htm">The firstborn are freed by the Levites</a> 44. <a href="/numbers/3-44.htm">The balances are refunded</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It contained the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and a jar of manna. The Kohathites, a Levitical clan, were responsible for its care, emphasizing the holiness and reverence required in handling sacred objects. The Ark prefigures Christ as the embodiment of God's presence among His people (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).the table This refers to the Table of Showbread, which held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with Israel. The table was made of acacia wood overlaid with gold, signifying purity and divinity. The bread is a type of Christ, the Bread of Life (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>), who sustains and nourishes believers.the lampstand The golden lampstand, or menorah, provided light in the holy place, representing God's guidance and the light of His truth. It was crafted from a single piece of gold, illustrating unity and perfection. The lampstand points to Jesus as the Light of the World (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), illuminating the path to God.the altars This includes both the altar of burnt offering and the altar of incense. The burnt offering altar was for sacrifices, symbolizing atonement and reconciliation with God. The incense altar represented prayer and intercession. Both altars foreshadow Christ's sacrificial death and His role as our intercessor (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>).the articles of the sanctuary used with them These articles included various utensils and tools necessary for the rituals and sacrifices, such as bowls, pans, and censers. Each item had a specific purpose, underscoring the order and precision in worship. They highlight the meticulous nature of God's instructions and the importance of approaching Him with reverence and obedience.and the curtain The curtain, or veil, separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place, signifying the barrier between God and humanity due to sin. Only the high priest could enter once a year on the Day of Atonement. The tearing of the temple veil at Christ's crucifixion (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>) symbolizes the removal of this barrier, granting believers direct access to God through Jesus.all the service for these items The Kohathites were tasked with the transportation and care of these sacred objects during Israel's wilderness journey. This service required strict adherence to God's commands, reflecting the seriousness of worship and the need for holiness. It underscores the theme of servanthood and dedication in the life of a believer, as seen in Christ's example (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_kohathites.htm">The Kohathites</a> A division of the Levites responsible for the care of the most sacred objects in the Tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, containing sacred items used in worship and sacrifice. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a> A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_table_of_showbread.htm">The Table of Showbread</a> A table in the Tabernacle where the bread of the Presence was placed, symbolizing God's provision. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lampstand.htm">The Lampstand (Menorah)</a> A seven-branched lampstand in the Tabernacle, symbolizing the light of God and His presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/sacred_responsibility.htm">Sacred Responsibility</a> The Kohathites were entrusted with the care of the most sacred items, reminding us of the importance of handling the things of God with reverence and responsibility. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_tabernacle.htm">Symbolism of the Tabernacle</a> Each item in the Tabernacle had symbolic meaning, pointing to God's presence, provision, and light. As believers, we are called to be stewards of God's presence in our lives. <a href="/topical/s/service_and_worship.htm">Service and Worship</a> The Kohathites' duties were acts of service and worship. Our daily tasks, when done for God's glory, can also be acts of worship. <a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_structure.htm">God's Order and Structure</a> The specific roles assigned to the Levites reflect God's order and structure in worship. This teaches us the value of organization and purpose in our spiritual lives. <a href="/topical/c/christ_as_fulfillment.htm">Christ as Fulfillment</a> The items in the Tabernacle foreshadow Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's covenant, provision, and light. Our faith should be centered on Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 3</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_in_exodus.htm">What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_sons_of_jacob.htm">What are the three biblical tabernacles?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_israelites_transport_the_altar.htm">Exodus 27:1–8: How could the Israelites feasibly construct and transport such a large bronze-covered acacia wood altar during prolonged desert wanderings? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_ark_move_yet_stay_put.htm">Numbers 10:33-36: How does the Ark of the Covenant traveling alongside them here reconcile with other passages where the Ark seems to remain stationary?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/numbers/3-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Their duties וּמִשְׁמַרְתָּ֗ם (ū·miš·mar·tām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> A guard, watch, charge, function [were] the ark, הָאָרֹ֤ן (hā·’ā·rōn) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> A chest, ark the table, וְהַשֻּׁלְחָן֙ (wə·haš·šul·ḥān) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7979.htm">Strong's 7979: </a> A table, a meal the lampstand, וְהַמְּנֹרָ֣ה (wə·ham·mə·nō·rāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4501.htm">Strong's 4501: </a> A chandelier the altars, וְהַֽמִּזְבְּחֹ֔ת (wə·ham·miz·bə·ḥōṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> An altar the articles וּכְלֵ֣י (ū·ḵə·lê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus of the sanctuary הַקֹּ֔דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity used with them, יְשָׁרְת֖וּ (yə·šā·rə·ṯū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8334.htm">Strong's 8334: </a> To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to and the curtain— וְהַ֨מָּסָ֔ךְ (wə·ham·mā·sāḵ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4539.htm">Strong's 4539: </a> A covering, screen all וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the service [for these items]. עֲבֹדָתֽוֹ׃ (‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> Work of any kind <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">OT Law: Numbers 3:31 Their duty shall be the ark (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/3-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 3:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/3-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 3:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:32" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>