Numbers 4:6 kjva — And shall put thereon the covering of badgers’ skins, and shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And shall put thereon the covering of badgers’ skins, and shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof."

— Numbers 4:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“And shall put thereon the covering of badgers’ skins, and shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof.”
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ASV
“and shall put thereon a covering of sealskin, and shall spread over it a cloth all of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof. ”
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WEB
“and shall put a covering of sealskin on it, and shall spread over it a cloth all of blue, and shall put in its poles.”
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NET
“Then they must put over it a covering of fine leather and spread over that a cloth entirely of blue, and then they must insert its poles.”
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DRB
“And shall cover it again with a cover of violet skins, and shall spread over it a cloth all of violet, and shall put in the bars.”
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BBE
“And putting over it the leather cover and over that a blue cloth; and putting its rods in place.”
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Numbers 4 — Context

From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things:

And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it:

And shall put thereon the covering of badgers’ skins, and shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof.

And upon the table of shewbread they shall spread a cloth of blue, and put thereon the dishes, and the spoons, and the bowls, and covers to cover withal: and the continual bread shall be thereon:

And they shall spread upon them a cloth of scarlet, and cover the same with a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put in the staves thereof.

And they shall take a cloth of blue, and cover the candlestick of the light, and his lamps, and his tongs, and his snuffdishes, and all the oil vessels thereof, wherewith they minister unto it:

Numbers 4:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:6 say?

Numbers 4:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And shall put thereon the covering of badgers’ skins, and shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof.”

Where is Numbers 4:6 in the Bible?

Numbers 4:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 6.

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 4:6.

What translation should I read Numbers 4:6 in?

Numbers 4:6 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 4:6?

Numbers 4:6 reads (KJVA): “And shall put thereon the covering of badgers’ skins, and shall spread over it a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof.” 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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