Numbers 4:28

28 This is the service of the clans of the sons of the Gershonites in the tent of meeting, and their guard duty is to be ¹under the direction of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

Numbers 4:28 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 4:28

This [is] the service of the families of the sons of Gershon,
&c.] Which they should execute when the camp and tabernacle were in motion:

in the tabernacle of the congregation in the court;
where they should take up their burdens, or which lie in things respecting the tabernacle; this was the part they were to be employed in, namely, in taking care of the hangings of the tabernacle

and their charge [shall be] under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron
the priest;
the things committed to their care were delivered by him to them, and they were under his inspection and direction.

Numbers 4:28 In-Context

26 and the hangings of the court and the screen for the entrance of the gate of the court that is around the tabernacle and the altar, and their cords and all the equipment for their service. And they shall do all that needs to be done with regard to them.

27 All the service of the sons of the Gershonites shall be at the command of Aaron and his sons, in all that they are to carry and in all that they have to do. And you shall assign to their charge all that they are to carry.

28 This is the service of the clans of the sons of the Gershonites in the tent of meeting, and their guard duty is to be under the direction of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

29 “As for the sons of Merari, you shall list them by their clans and their fathers’ houses.

30 From thirty years old up to fifty years old, you shall list them, everyone who can come on duty, to do the service of the tent of meeting.

Cross References

• 1. 4:28 ver. 33