NUMBERS—NOTE ON NUMBERS 8:1__ The lampstand is described more fully in Exodus 25:31. Its construction is explained in Exodus 37:17; see also illustration. This section gives instructions for its operation. THE SEVEN LAMPS... GIVE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE LAMPSTAND, so that their light shines on the tab... [ Continue Reading ]
NUMBERS—NOTE ON NUMBERS 8:5__ The Levites took the place of the firstborn Israelites (vv. Numbers 8:16). Their cleansing made them fit to be offered to God. The leaders then laid hands on them, symbolizing that the Levites represent the congregation (vv. Numbers 8:9). Then, like parts of a sacrifice... [ Continue Reading ]
NUMBERS—NOTE ON NUMBERS 8:23__ At age 50 Levites were to retire from THE DUTY OF THE SERVICE because carrying the tabernacle was too hard for older men. They could continue as guards (vv. Numbers 8:25). In 4:23 Levites start carrying the tabernacle at age 30, but here they start at age 25. Perhaps f... [ Continue Reading ]