Numbers 4:6

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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Other Translations for Numbers 4:6

BSB
They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
and they shall cover it further with a veil of violet skins, and they shall extend over it a cloth made entirely of hyacinth, and they shall draw in the bars.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
And they gave upon it a covering of tahash skins, and they spread over a garment wholly cerulean purple from above, and they put up its bars.

Commentary for Numbers 4:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 4:6
Summary
Additional protective coverings placed over ark
Place
Tabernacle
Event
Protective layers added
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual