4 "This is the work of the Kohathites at the tent of meeting: the care of the most holy things.
4 This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things:
4 This is the service of the sons of Kohath in the tent of meeting: the most holy things.
4 "This is the assigned work of the Kohathites in the Tent of Meeting: care of the most holy things.
4 "This is the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of meeting, relating to the most holy things:
4 "The duties of the Kohathites at the Tabernacle will relate to the most sacred objects.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 4:4
Commentary on Numbers 4:4-20
(Read Numbers 4:4-20)
The Kohathites were to carry the holy things of the tabernacle. All the holy things were to be covered; not only for security and respect, but to keep them from being seen. This not only marked the reverence due to holy things, but the mystery of the things signified by those types, and the darkness of the dispensation. But now, through Christ, the case is altered, and we are encouraged to come boldly to the throne of grace.