Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Numbers 4:15

Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Numbers 4:15 - 4:15

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Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Numbers 4:15 - 4:15

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4:1 - 4:1
4:2 - 4:2
4:4 - 4:4
4:5 - 4:5
4:6 - 4:6
4:7 - 4:7
4:10 - 4:10
4:12 - 4:12
4:13 - 4:13
4:15 - 4:15
4:16 - 4:16
4:17 - 4:17
4:24 - 4:24
4:28 - 4:28
4:29 - 4:29
4:34 - 4:34

the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it, but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die - The mode of transport was upon the shoulders of the Levites (see on Num 7:9), although afterwards wheeled vehicles were employed (2Sa 6:3; 1Ch 15:12). And it was allowed to touch the covering, but not the things covered, on the penalty of death, which was inflicted more than once (1Sa 6:19; 2Sa 6:6, 2Sa 6:7). This stern denunciation was designed to inspire a sentiment of deep and habitual reverence in the minds of those who were officially engaged about holy things.