The families of the children of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle.
Parallel translations
- WEB The families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp on the south side of the tabernacle.
- KJV The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward.
- BSB The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,
- NASB The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,
- NLT and they were assigned the area south of the Tabernacle for their camp.
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Quick answer
The Kohathites camped on the south side of the tabernacle. Their location suited their care of the holy furnishings.
Overview
The Kohathites were positioned to the south, near the inner sanctuary items they served. As with the other clans, camp placement reflected their duties. Their nearness to the holiest objects underscored both their privilege and the danger of mishandling sacred things.
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Cross-references · 3
- Num 1:53But the Levites shall encamp around the Tabernacle of the Testimony, that there may be no wrath on the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall be responsible for the Tabernacle of the Testimony.”
- Num 3:23The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward.
- Num 2:10“On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their divisions. The prince of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.
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