121 Two Wise Monkeys (Well Sort Of) (Num 4)

I had a pretty good day today I must say.
It wasn't an easy day.
But I finished with a sense of fulfillment.
Lots of paperwork, I should have done before Christmas.
Nearly all done.
An understanding, caring, thoughtful, compassionate, highly intelligent boss.
(Yes. He does often read this.)
Cheese on toast.
Twice.
Heh heh. It was too good to have just once.
Almost the perfect coffee early in the day.
Maybe the best meal I have cooked all year for tea.
AND I coughed up copious amounts of phlegm at 4 AM this morning.
Today just has been a resolute peach of a day.

Numbers 4
The men who were commissioned to serve in the tabernacle stood out from those called to fight due to their age.
Men to fight = 20 years and older.
Men to work in tabernacle = 30 to 50 years.
Some would argue, men in their prime.
Of course the most prime of all men's ages is 41.
Oh dear.
Oh deary me.
Is this really as good as it gets?
Maybe it's 50.
Definitely 50.
Hopefully 50.
Gee I really hope it's more than 41.
So, is this reflective of the immaturity shown by Aaron's sons?
I mean anyone can grab a sword or a spear and fight someone.
But it takes maturity and respect for the task to work in the tabernacle.
To do God's work.

The men of Kohath's clan had two issues with their service.
Look after the holy things but don't look at them......
until they are covered.
And they must carry the holy things but don't touch them.....
until they are covered.
But at first, it must have been a tricky time explaining this.
Imagine the looks that would be passed when being told.
"Uh huh. Uh huh. Uh huh. Uh WHAT!!!
You want me to what?
Without what?
And carry what?
Without y'know, the easy way?
Just how long have we been in the desert?
You were up yon hill for how long?
Oh really!
Really?
Without using......
Or........
Crackers!!!!!
Ok, ok, ok.
Jiminy cricket!!!"

Maybe not, but I enjoy conversations with myself.
Sometimes.
Stop shouting.
Hey! No pushing.
No!
But I don't like liver.
No.
Definitely not their liver.
It's ok. He's gone now.

During the description of the making of the tabernacle, and you see how much precious metal and gems and other bits were used to make it.
The ornateness and the majesty of the craftsmanship.
I got to think how tricky was this going to be to carry around.
Well, this tricky.
It takes 2750 to carry the implements used in the temple.
It takes a further 2630 to carry the tent and curtains.
It takes a further 32000 to carry the poles, the pillars and the bits that dress them.
Now they probably did this in shifts, not all at the same time.
But wowee, that's a lot of people needed to carry stuff.
Immense stuff.