Numbers 4:13 web — "They shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth on it.

World English Bible

""They shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth on it."

— Numbers 4:13, World English Bible

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Numbers 4 — Context

10

They shall put it and all its vessels within a covering of sealskin, and shall put it on the frame.

11

"On the golden altar they shall spread a blue cloth, and cover it with a covering of sealskin, and shall put in its poles.

12

"They shall take all the vessels of ministry, with which they minister in the sanctuary, and put them in a blue cloth, and cover them with a covering of sealskin, and shall put them on the frame.

13

"They shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth on it.

14

They shall put on it all its vessels, with which they minister about it, the fire pans, the flesh hooks, the shovels, and the basins; all the vessels of the altar; and they shall spread on it a covering of sealskin, and put in its poles.

15

"When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary, and all the furniture of the sanctuary, as the camp moves forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to carry it: but they shall not touch the sanctuary, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the Tent of Meeting.

16

"The duty of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be the oil for the light, the sweet incense, the continual meal offering, and the anointing oil, the requirements of all the tabernacle, and of all that is in it, the sanctuary, and its furnishings."

Numbers 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:13 say?
Numbers 4:13 in the World English Bible reads: “"They shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth on 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 (WEB): “"They shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth on 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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