But he did not give[any] to the sonsof Kohathbecausetheirs[was] the serviceof the holy[objects, which] they carriedon the shoulder.
And so it was, that whenthe bearersof the arkof the LORDhad gonesixpaces,he sacrificedan oxand a fatling.
They placedthe arkof Godon a newcartthat they might bringit from the houseof Abinadabwhichwas on the hill;and Uzzahand Ahio,the sonsof Abinadab,were leadingthe newcart.
But when they cameto the threshingfloorof Nacon,Uzzahreachedout towardthe arkof Godand tookholdof it, for the oxennearly upset[it].
Then allthe eldersof Israelcame,and the prieststookup the ark.
"Becauseyou did not [carry it] at the first,the LORDour Godmadean outburston us, for we did not seekHim according to the ordinance."
And DavidassembledallIsraelat Jerusalemto bringup the arkof the LORDto its placewhichhe had preparedfor it.
"Also,the Leviteswill nolonger need to carrythe tabernacleand allits utensilsfor its service."
Now their duties[involved] the ark,the table,the lampstand,the altars,and the utensilsof the sanctuarywith whichthey minister,and the screen,and allthe serviceconcerning them;
