And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.
Parallel translations
- WEB the pillars of the court around it, their sockets, their pins, and their cords.
- BSB as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs, and ropes.
- ESV also the pillars around the court, with their bases and pegs and cords.
- NKJV and the pillars of the court all around, with their sockets, their pegs, and their cords.
- NASB and the pillars around the courtyard with their bases, their pegs, and their ropes.
- NLT They were also responsible for the posts of the courtyard and all their bases, pegs, and ropes.
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Quick answer
The Merarites also tended the courtyard pillars, sockets, pins, and cords. They maintained the supports of the surrounding court.
Overview
Beyond the tabernacle frame, the Merarites cared for the pillars and fastenings of the courtyard enclosure. These secured the boundary of the sacred space. By keeping the supports firmly in place, the Merarites upheld the physical integrity of the place where Israel worshiped God.
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