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Numbers 4:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they shall take all the instruments of ministry, wherewith they minister in the sanctuary, and put them in a cloth of blue, and cover them with a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put them on a bar:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They must take all the tools and equipment used for worship in the holy place, wrap them in blue cloth, cover them with durable leather, and carry them on a pole.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the Levites were to carefully pack and transport the sacred worship items when the Israelites moved their camp.

📚 Historical Context

This instruction was given to the Kohathite clan of Levites during Israel's wilderness journey after leaving Egypt. The tabernacle and all its furnishings had to be carefully dismantled, packed, and transported each time the nation moved to a new location. The blue cloth and protective leather coverings showed the sacred nature of these items and kept them safe during transport.

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