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Moses was to take a special census for carrying the tabernacle of all the men between what ages?
Who was to take down the shield curtain and cover the ark of the Testimony?
The general procedures for covering the tabernacle articles like the table was to:
What was to be used to cover the ark of the Testimony?
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The ark and tabernacle articles were carried on:
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All of the following items went with the tabernacle table EXCEPT:
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All of the following items went with the tabernacle lampstand EXCEPT:
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The lampstand was carried by means of:
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The bronze altar was wrapped in a cloth of what color?
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All of the following items went with the bronze altar EXCEPT:
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After Aaron and his sons wrapped all the tabernacle objects, who was to come in to carry them?
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Who was in charge of the oil for the light, anointing oil and incense?
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What would happen if the Levites looked on the holy things?
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What did the Gershonites carry?
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Who was to oversee the carrying of the curtains?
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The Merarites carried all of the following EXCEPT:
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How old did a Levite have to be to carry the tabernacle pieces?
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The total number of Levites who helped carry the tabernacle was approximately:
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Study Notes
Census and Age Requirements
- A special census ordered for men aged 30-50 for carrying the tabernacle (Num. 4:3).
Responsibilities of Family Members
- Aaron and his sons were responsible for taking down the shield curtain and covering the ark of the Testimony (Num. 4:5).
Procedures for Covering Tabernacle Articles
- Tabernacle items were to be wrapped in blue cloth and covered with the hides of sea cows (Num. 4:7f).
Cover for the Ark
- The ark of the Testimony was covered with the shielding curtain (Num. 4:5).
Method of Carrying Tabernacle Articles
- All tabernacle articles were carried on poles, not wheels or carts (Num. 4:6).
Items Accompanying the Tabernacle Table
- The tabernacle table included plates, jars for drink offerings, and ladles, excluding spoons and forks (Num. 4:7).
Items Excluded from the Lampstand
- The lampstand was accompanied by wick trimmers, trays, and oil jars, but not flint for lighting (Num. 4:9).
Carrying Mechanism for the Lampstand
- The lampstand was carried using a frame (Num. 4:10).
Color of Cloth for the Bronze Altar
- The bronze altar was wrapped in a purple cloth (Num. 4:13).
Bronze Altar Items
- Accessories for the bronze altar included forks, firepans, and shovels but excluded the sprinkling brush (Num. 4:14).
Carrying of Tabernacle Objects
- Kohathites were designated to carry the tabernacle objects after they were wrapped by Aaron and his sons (Num. 4:15).
Oversight of Oils and Incense
- Eleazar was in charge of oil for the light, anointing oil, and incense (Num. 4:16).
Consequences of Looking at Holy Things
- Looking at the holy things was fatal for Levites (Num. 4:20).
Gershonites Responsibilities
- Gershonites were assigned to carry the curtains of the tabernacle (Num. 4:25).
Supervision of Curtain Carrying
- Ithamar was responsible for overseeing the carrying of the curtains (Num. 4:28).
Merarites Carrying Responsibilities
- Merarites carried frames, crossbars, posts, and ropes, but not curtains (Num. 4:31).
Age Requirement for Carrying Tabernacle Pieces
- Levites had to be at least 30 years old to carry tabernacle pieces (Num. 4:35).
Total Number of Levites
- Approximately 8,500 Levites participated in carrying the tabernacle (Num. 4:48).
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