Numbers 7:9 nasb — But he did not give any to the sons of Kohath because theirs was the service of the holy objects, which they carried on…

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"But he did not give any to the sons of Kohath because theirs was the service of the holy objects, which they carried on the shoulder."

— Numbers 7:9, NASB

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Numbers 7 — Context

6

So Moses took the carts and the oxen and gave them to the Levites.

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Two carts and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service,

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and four carts and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari, according to their service, under the direction of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

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But he did not give any to the sons of Kohath because theirs was the service of the holy objects, which they carried on the shoulder.

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The leaders offered the dedication offering for the altar when it was anointed, so the leaders offered their offering before the altar.

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Then the LORD said to Moses, "Let them present their offering, one leader each day, for the dedication of the altar."

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Now the one who presented his offering on the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah;

Numbers 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 7:9 say?
Numbers 7:9 in the NASB reads: “But he did not give any to the sons of Kohath because theirs was the service of the holy objects, which they carried on the shoulder.”
Where is Numbers 7:9 in the Bible?
Numbers 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Numbers 7:9 in?
Numbers 7:9 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 7:9?
Numbers 7:9 reads (NASB): “But he did not give any to the sons of Kohath because theirs was the service of the holy objects, which they carried on the shoulder.” 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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