⁸ and he gave four carts and eight oxen to the Merarites,^(A) as their work required. They were all under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron, the priest. ⁹ But Moses did not give any to the Kohathites,^(B) because they were to carry on their shoulders^(C) the holy things, for which they were responsible.

¹⁰ When the altar was anointed,^(D) the leaders brought their offerings for its dedication^(E) and presented them before the altar.