At the appointment of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all their burdens, and in all their service: and ye shall appoint unto them in charge all their burdens.
Aaron and his sons will direct all the work that the Gershonites do, including everything they carry and all their service duties. You must assign to them and put them in charge of everything they are responsible for carrying.
The writer is establishing that Aaron and his sons have authority over the Gershonite workers, directing their duties and assigning their responsibilities in caring for the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's instructions to Moses about organizing the Levitical tribes for transporting the tabernacle through the wilderness. The Gershonites were one of three clans of Levites, specifically responsible for carrying the curtains, coverings, and fabric components of the tabernacle. Aaron and his sons, as the high priest and priests, held the highest religious authority and supervised all Levitical duties.
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