Numbers 4:13 net — Also, they must take away the ashes from the altar and spread a purple cloth over it.

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"Also, they must take away the ashes from the altar and spread a purple cloth over it."

— Numbers 4:13, NET Bible

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Numbers 4 — Context

10

Then they must put it with all its utensils in a covering of fine leather, and put it on a carrying beam.

11

“They must spread a blue cloth on the gold altar, and cover it with a covering of fine leather; and they must insert its poles.

12

Then they must take all the utensils of the service, with which they serve in the sanctuary, put them in a blue cloth, cover them with a covering of fine leather, and put them on a carrying beam.

13

Also, they must take away the ashes from the altar and spread a purple cloth over it.

14

Then they must place on it all its implements with which they serve there– the trays, the meat forks, the shovels, the basins, and all the utensils of the altar– and they must spread on it a covering of fine leather, and then insert its poles.

15

“When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all the furnishings of the sanctuary, when the camp is ready to journey, then the Kohathites will come to carry them; but they must not touch any holy thing, or they will die. These are the responsibilities of the Kohathites with the tent of meeting.

16

“The appointed responsibility of Eleazar son of Aaron the priest is for the oil for the light, and the spiced incense, and the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil; he also has the appointed responsibility over all the tabernacle with all that is in it, over the sanctuary and over all its furnishings.”

Numbers 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:13 say?
Numbers 4:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Also, they must take away the ashes from the altar and spread a purple cloth over it.”
Where is Numbers 4:13 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 13.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 4:13.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:13 in?
Numbers 4:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Numbers 4:13?
Numbers 4:13 reads (NET): “Also, they must take away the ashes from the altar and spread a purple cloth over it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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