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
This occurs during Israel's wilderness wandering when Moses was organizing how the tabernacle would be transported. The Kohathites were one of three Levite clans given specific duties for moving God's portable sanctuary. They were assigned to carry the most sacred objects like the ark of the covenant, which required personal, respectful handling rather than being loaded onto carts.
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