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13 After cleansing the altar[a] of its ashes, they shall spread a purple cloth over it. 14 On this they shall put all the utensils with which it is served: the fire pans, forks,[b] shovels, basins, and all the utensils of the altar. They shall then spread a covering of yellow-orange skin over this, and put the poles in place.

15 Only after Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sacred objects and all their utensils on breaking camp, can the Kohathites enter to carry them. But they shall not touch the sacred objects; if they do they will die.(A) These, then, are the objects in the tent of meeting that the Kohathites shall carry.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:13 The altar: the bronze altar for animal sacrifices. Cf. Ex 27:1–8.
  2. 4:14 Forks: used in turning over the sacrificed animal on the fire of the altar. Basins: to receive the sacrificial blood; cf. Zec 9:15.

13 “They are to remove the ashes(A) from the bronze altar(B) and spread a purple cloth over it. 14 Then they are to place on it all the utensils(C) used for ministering at the altar, including the firepans,(D) meat forks,(E) shovels(F) and sprinkling bowls.(G) Over it they are to spread a covering of the durable leather and put the poles(H) in place.

15 “After Aaron and his sons have finished covering the holy furnishings and all the holy articles, and when the camp is ready to move,(I) only then are the Kohathites(J) to come and do the carrying.(K) But they must not touch the holy things(L) or they will die.(M) The Kohathites are to carry those things that are in the tent of meeting.

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