Num 4:5, 49, 7:9 | TSK | STEP | And when. 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. they shall. and cover.

Numbers 4:5

And when.

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.

15; 3:27-32

they shall.

Ex 26:31-33; 36:35; 40:3; Isa 25:7; Mt 27:51; Heb 9:3; 10:20

and cover.

Ex 25:10-22; 37:1-9; 2Sa 6:2-9

Numbers 4:49

According to the.

37,41,45; 1:54; 2:33; 3:51

every one.

15,24,31; Isa 11:2-4; 42:1-7; 49:1-8; Ro 12:4-8

as the Lord.

1,21

Numbers 7:9

unto the.Because they had the charge of the ark, table, candlestick, altars, etc. (ch. 4:4-15,) which were to be carried upon their shoulders: for those sacred things must not be drawn by beasts.

because.

3:31; 4:4-16; 2Sa 6:6,13; 1Ch 15:3,13; 23:26