Numbers 4:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't let the Kohathite families be cut off from among the Levites.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is warning Moses and Aaron not to let the Kohathite families be destroyed or removed from their sacred duties among the Levites.

📚 Historical Context

The Kohathites were one of three main family groups within the tribe of Levi, specifically responsible for carrying the most sacred items of the tabernacle, including the ark of the covenant. This warning comes in the context of detailed instructions about how the Levites should handle the holy objects during Israel's wilderness journey. God was concerned that improper handling of sacred duties could result in death or disqualification of this important priestly family.

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1 Chronicles 6:61

The remaining descendants of Kohath from that tribe were given ten cities by drawing lots from the half-tribe of Manasseh.

2 Chronicles 29:12

Then the Levites stepped forward to help: Mahath (son of Amasai) and Joel (son of Azariah) from the Kohathite family; from the Merarite family, Kish (son of Abdi) and Azariah (son of Jehalelel); and from the Gershonite family, Joah (son of Zimmah) and Eden (son of Joah).

2 Chronicles 34:12

The men worked faithfully on the project, and their supervisors were Jahath and Obadiah (who were Levites from Merari's family), along with Zechariah and Meshullam (from the Kohathite family). These leaders were put in charge of keeping the work moving forward. Other Levites who were skilled musicians also helped with the project.

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