Moses
Leader of Israel and mediator of God's instructions.
Moses receives and communicates God's instructions regarding the duties of the Levites in the service of the Tabernacle.
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Aaron
High Priest and brother of Moses.
Aaron, as the High Priest, is responsible for overseeing the duties of the Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites in the Tabernacle service.
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A division of the Levites responsible for carrying the most holy things.
The Kohathites are tasked with carrying the sacred objects of the Tabernacle, such as the Ark of the Covenant, after Aaron and his sons have covered them.
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A division of the Levites responsible for carrying the Tabernacle's curtains and coverings.
The Gershonites are assigned the task of transporting the curtains, coverings, and other fabric elements of the Tabernacle.
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A division of the Levites responsible for carrying the Tabernacle's frames and structural components.
The Merarites are responsible for the transportation of the frames, bars, pillars, and bases of the Tabernacle.
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