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30 And the leader of their ancestral house of the clan of the Kohathites was Elizaphan, son of Uzziel. 31 Their responsibility was the ark, the table, the menorah, the altars, the utensils of the sanctuary with which the priests minister, the veil, and everything pertaining to their maintenance.[a] 32 The chief of the leaders of the Levites, however, was Eleazar, son of Aaron the priest; he was in charge of those who performed the duties of the sanctuary.

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Footnotes

  1. 3:31 The Kohathites had to carry these sacred objects on their shoulders; cf. 7:9. For a description of the ark, see Ex 25:10–22; the table, Ex 25:23–30; the menorah, Ex 25:31–40; the altars, Ex 27:1–8; 30:1–10.

30 The leader of the families of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan(A) son of Uzziel. 31 They were responsible for the care of the ark,(B) the table,(C) the lampstand,(D) the altars,(E) the articles(F) of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain,(G) and everything related to their use.(H) 32 The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazar(I) son of Aaron, the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible(J) for the care of the sanctuary.(K)

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