10 And they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of badgers' skins, and shall put it upon a bar.

Other Translations of Numbers 4:10

New International Version

10 Then they are to wrap it and all its accessories in a covering of the durable leather and put it on a carrying frame.

English Standard Version

10 And they shall put it with all its utensils in a covering of goatskin and put it on the carrying frame.

The Message

10 Then they are to wrap it all in a covering of dolphin skin and place it on a carrying frame.

New King James Version

10 Then they shall put it with all its utensils in a covering of badger skins, and put it on a carrying beam.

New Living Translation

10 Then they must cover the lampstand and its accessories with fine goatskin leather and place the bundle on a carrying frame.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 4:10

Commentary on Numbers 4:4-20

(Read Numbers 4:4-20)

The Kohathites were to carry the holy things of the tabernacle. All the holy things were to be covered; not only for security and respect, but to keep them from being seen. This not only marked the reverence due to holy things, but the mystery of the things signified by those types, and the darkness of the dispensation. But now, through Christ, the case is altered, and we are encouraged to come boldly to the throne of grace.