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The tabernacle was to be set up before they arrived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Next came the Kohathite division of the Levites, carrying the sacred objects from the Tabernacle. Before they arrived at the next camp, the Tabernacle would already be set up at its new location.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy things, and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and <i>the other</i> did set up the tabernacle against they came.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy things. (The tabernacle would be prepared for their arrival.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy <i>objects;</i> and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy objects; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy <i>objects;</i> and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy <i>objects</i>; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites moved out, carrying the holy things, and the tabernacle was set up before they arrived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Kohathites then set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Kohathites then set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the others did set up the tabernacle against their coming.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Next were the Kohathites, carrying the objects for the sacred tent, which was to be set up before they arrived at the new camp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites, who carried the holy things, broke camp. By the time they arrived, the tent [of meeting] would already be set up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the Levite clan of Kohath would start out, carrying the sacred objects. By the time they arrived at the next camp, the Tent had been set up again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the descendants of Kohath, carrying the sanctuary, set out, since the tent was to be set up before they arrive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites set out, transporting the holy objects; the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And the Kohathites set out, carrying the articles for the sanctuary; the tabernacle was to be set up before they arrived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary. The others set up the tabernacle before they arrived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Kohathites moved forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other set up the tabernacle against they came.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary. The others set up the tabernacle before they arrived. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Kohathites have journeyed, carrying the Dwelling Place, and the [others] have raised up the Dwelling Place until their coming in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the Kohathites have journeyed, bearing the tabernacle, and the others have raised up the tabernacle until their coming in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the Kohathites removed, lifting up the holy place, and they raised up the dwelling till their coining.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then the Caathites also marched carrying the sanctuary. So long was the tabernacle carried, till they same to the place of setting it up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites also set out, carrying the Sanctuary. The tabernacle was carried, all the while, until they arrived at the place for setting it up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Kohathites, who carried the sacred objects, then set out. Before their arrival the tabernacle would be erected.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites, who carried the holy things, set out; and the tabernacle was set up before their arrival.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the Kohathites set forward, carrying the sanctuary; and they set up the tabernacle before the people came.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Qahath the bearers of the Tabernacle were picking up and erecting the Tabernacle until they came.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the Kohathites the bearers of the sanctuary set forward, that the tabernacle might be set up against their coming.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Caath shall set forward bearing the holy things, and <i>the others</i> shall set up the tabernacle until they arrive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/10-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=3391" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/10.htm">From Sinai to Paran</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6956.htm" title="6956: haq·qə·hā·ṯîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Kohath. Patronymically from Qhath; a Kohathite or descendants of Kehath.">Then the Kohathites</a> <a href="/hebrew/5265.htm" title="5265: wə·nā·sə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To pull out or up, set out, journey. A primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. Start on a journey.">set out,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śə·’ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">transporting</a> <a href="/hebrew/4720.htm" title="4720: ham·miq·dāš (Art:: N-ms) -- A sacred place, sanctuary. Or miqqdash; from qadash; a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary or asylum.">the holy objects;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: ham·miš·kān (Art:: N-ms) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">the tabernacle</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: wə·hê·qî·mū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">was to be set up</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō·’ām (V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">their arrival.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10-22</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-34.htm">Exodus 40:34-38</a></span><br />Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the tabernacle, the Israelites would set out through all the stages of their journey. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8</a></span><br />At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm">1 Chronicles 15:2</a></span><br />Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">1 Chronicles 15:15</a></span><br />And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-26.htm">1 Chronicles 23:26</a></span><br />So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">1 Chronicles 23:32</a></span><br />So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-4.htm">2 Chronicles 5:4-5</a></span><br />When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark, / and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-3.htm">2 Chronicles 35:3</a></span><br />To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/3-3.htm">Joshua 3:3</a></span><br />and commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God being carried by the Levitical priests, you are to set out from your positions and follow it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/3-6.htm">Joshua 3:6</a></span><br />And he said to the priests, “Take the ark of the covenant and go on ahead of the people.” So they carried the ark of the covenant and went ahead of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/4-10.htm">Joshua 4:10</a></span><br />Now the priests who carried the ark remained standing in the middle of the Jordan until the people had completed everything the LORD had commanded Joshua to tell them, just as Moses had directed Joshua. The people hurried across,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-4.htm">1 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/6-15.htm">1 Samuel 6:15</a></span><br />And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the chest containing the gold objects, and they placed them on the large rock. That day the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">2 Samuel 6:13</a></span><br />When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Kohathites set forward, bearing the sanctuary: and the other did set up the tabernacle against they came.</p><p class="hdg">the Kohathites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-17.htm">Numbers 2:17</a></b></br> Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27-32</a></b></br> And of Kohath <i>was</i> the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these <i>are</i> the families of the Kohathites… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/4-4.htm">Numbers 4:4-16</a></b></br> This <i>shall be</i> the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, <i>about</i> the most holy things: … </p><p class="hdg">the other did.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/10-17.htm">Numbers 10:17</a></b></br> And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-51.htm">Numbers 1:51</a></b></br> And when the tabernacle setteth forward, the Levites shall take it down: and when the tabernacle is to be pitched, the Levites shall set it up: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/43-25.htm">Arrival</a> <a href="/genesis/46-28.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/luke/7-15.htm">Bearers</a> <a href="/numbers/10-17.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/numbers/10-17.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/numbers/8-7.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/numbers/10-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/10-18.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/numbers/7-9.htm">Kohathites</a> <a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Ko'hathites</a> <a href="/numbers/9-15.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/numbers/8-11.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/numbers/8-19.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/numbers/10-12.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Whilst</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Arrival</a> <a href="/numbers/20-1.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Bearers</a> <a href="/numbers/13-23.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-26.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/numbers/15-40.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/numbers/12-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">Kohathites</a> <a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">Ko'hathites</a> <a href="/numbers/14-1.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/numbers/13-20.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Sanctuary</a> <a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/judges/6-31.htm">Whilst</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-1.htm">The use of the silver trumpets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-11.htm">The Israelites move from Sinai to Paran</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-14.htm">The order of their march</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-29.htm">Hobab is entreated by Moses not to leave them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/10-33.htm">The blessing of Moses at the removing and resting of the ark</a></span><br></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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Their specific role was to carry the most sacred objects of the tabernacle. This task was assigned to them by divine command, emphasizing the importance of their duty. The Kohathites' journey reflects the organized and orderly movement of the Israelites, as directed by God. This phrase highlights the obedience and responsibility of the Kohathites in fulfilling their God-given role.<p><b>transporting the holy objects</b><br>The holy objects included the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, the altars, and other sacred items used in worship. These items were considered extremely sacred, and only the Kohathites were permitted to carry them, but they were not allowed to touch them directly. The items were covered by Aaron and his sons before the Kohathites transported them. This underscores the holiness of God and the reverence required in handling sacred objects. The transportation of these items symbolizes the presence of God moving with His people.<p><b>the tabernacle was to be set up before their arrival</b><br>The tabernacle, a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, was to be erected before the Kohathites arrived with the holy objects. This ensured that the sacred items had a proper place upon arrival, maintaining the sanctity and order of worship. The setting up of the tabernacle before the arrival of the holy objects signifies preparation and readiness to receive God's presence. It also reflects the meticulous care and reverence required in worship, as well as the importance of having a designated place for God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/kohathites.htm">Kohathites</a></b><br>A Levitical clan responsible for carrying the most sacred objects of the tabernacle, such as the Ark of the Covenant, the table, the lampstand, and the altars. They were descendants of Kohath, one of Levi's sons.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/holy_things.htm">Holy Things</a></b><br>Refers to the sacred objects used in the worship and service of God within the tabernacle. These items were considered extremely holy and were to be handled with utmost care and reverence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the divine presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites'_journey.htm">Israelites' Journey</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the Israelites' journey through the wilderness towards the Promised Land. This journey was marked by the movement of the tabernacle and the presence of God leading them.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wilderness.htm">Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting for the Israelites' journey, representing both physical and spiritual challenges. It was a place of testing, growth, and reliance on God's provision and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_the_holy.htm">Reverence for the Holy</a></b><br>The Kohathites' role underscores the importance of treating what is holy with reverence and care. In our lives, we should approach God and His Word with the same respect and awe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_obedience.htm">Order and Obedience</a></b><br>The structured movement of the tabernacle and its furnishings teaches us the value of order and obedience in our spiritual walk. God is a God of order, and following His instructions leads to blessing and peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a></b><br>The tabernacle was a symbol of God's presence among His people. Today, we are reminded that God dwells within us through the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_readiness.htm">Preparation and Readiness</a></b><br>The setting up of the tabernacle before the Kohathites' arrival illustrates the need for preparation and readiness in our spiritual lives. We should be prepared to serve and worship God at all times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_the_tribe_of_levi's_role.htm">What role did the Tribe of Levi serve biblically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_levite's_status_credible_in_judges_17.htm">In Judges 17:7-13, how credible is the Levite's priestly status, given the requirements found elsewhere in the Old Testament regarding priestly lineage?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_exclude_levites_in_numbers_1_47-53.htm">What rationale is given for excluding Levites from the census in Numbers 1:47-53, and how does this affect the overall population count?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The sanctuary.</span> Rather, "the holy things." <span class="hebrew">הַמִּקְדַּשׁ</span>, equivalent to the <span class="hebrew">קֹדֶשׁ הֲקָּדָשׁים</span> if <a href="/numbers/4-4.htm">Numbers 4:4</a>. Septuagint, <span class="greek">τὰ</span> <span class="greek">ἅγια</span>. The sacred furniture mentioned in chapter Numbers 3:31 (but cf. verse 33). <span class="cmt_word">The other did set up the tabernacle.</span> Literally, "they set up," but no doubt it means the Gershonites and Merarites, whose business it was. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/10-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then the Kohathites</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקְּהָתִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qə·hā·ṯîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6956.htm">Strong's 6956: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kohathites -- descendant of Kohath</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set out,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָסְעוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·sə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5265.htm">Strong's 5265: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey</span><br /><br /><span class="word">transporting</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹשְׂאֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(nō·śə·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the holy objects;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּקְדָּ֑שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miq·dāš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4720.htm">Strong's 4720: </a> </span><span class="str2">A consecrated thing, place, a palace, sanctuary, asylum</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tabernacle</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·kān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> </span><span class="str2">A residence, the Tabernacle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was to be set up</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֵקִ֥ימוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hê·qî·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their arrival.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּאָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bō·’ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/10-21.htm">Numbers 10:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/10-21.htm">Numbers 10:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/10-21.htm">Numbers 10:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/10-21.htm">Numbers 10:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/10-21.htm">Numbers 10:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/10-21.htm">Numbers 10:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/10-21.htm">Numbers 10:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/10-21.htm">Numbers 10:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/10-21.htm">Numbers 10:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/10-21.htm">Numbers 10:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/10-21.htm">OT Law: Numbers 10:21 The Kohathites set forward bearing the sanctuary (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/10-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 10:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/10-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 10:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 10:22" /></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>