Numbers 4

God gives Moses a detailed command to take a second census, specifically counting the Levite men between the ages of thirty and fifty. This age range represents the active service period for carrying and setting up the Tabernacle and its sacred furnishings during the wilderness journey. The rules specify exactly how each of the three Levite clans (Kohath, Gershon, and Merari) must wrap and carry their assigned Tabernacle articles, ensuring no one touches the sacred objects directly, emphasizing respect for God's holiness.