Num 16:37-39 | TNotes | STEP | 16:37 Although the men who used the incense burners were wicked, the vessels themselves were holy and had to be treated with care and respect. The burning coals were also holy and had to be scattered so that they would not be used for any other purpose.

b16:38-40►

cExod 38:2►

dNum 15:37-41►

‏ Numbers 16:37-39

16:37 ^a Although the men who used the incense burners were wicked, the vessels themselves were holy and had to be treated with care and respect. The burning coals were also holy and had to be scattered so that they would not be used for any other purpose.
Summary for Num 16:38-40: 16:38-40 ^b The bronze sheet made by Eleazar to cover the altar replaced or supplemented the one made previously (Exod 38:2 ^c). Like the simple blue tassels of Num 15:37-41 ^d, it reminded the people of Israel of their need to obey God.