But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their shoulders.
But to the descendants of Kohath he gave nothing, because their job in the sanctuary was to carry the holy items on their shoulders.
The writer is explaining that the Kohathites didn't receive carts because their sacred duty required them to personally carry the most holy objects on their shoulders.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, during the Israelites' wanderings in the wilderness, God assigned specific duties to the Levite clans for transporting and caring for the tabernacle as they journeyed. The sons of Kohath were responsible for the most sacred items, like the Ark of the Covenant, and were commanded to carry them on their shoulders to preserve holiness and ensure direct handling as per God's instructions in earlier chapters. This distinction highlighted the importance of reverence and obedience in their sacred service.
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