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When Israel broke camp, sparks leapt from the Ark's staves. The sons of Kehat had to carry the fire that could also cut their own numbers down.
The tribal chiefs brought six covered wagons and oxen to the mishkan. Moses would not take them until God spoke. Reuven then fought the order of offering.
On Sukkot nights Rabbi Shimon ben Gamaliel spun eight torches without a clash, then bowed on two thumbs until his lips met Temple stone.
A man vows nazirship after the altar is gone, thinking the law died with the Temple. Hair, wine, and the dead still bind him with no clean end.
Kehat carries the Ark and gets honor. Merari hauls beams, bars, and sockets in the dust, locked to the heavy work no one crowns.
Twelve tribal princes haul carts and oxen to the Tent. Moses will not take them until God speaks, fearing the spirit has left him for their hands.
The census came up short. Israel counted 22,273 firstborn sons and only 22,000 Levites, so 273 fathers paid five shekels each and watched the silver go.
The dead rise still blind and lame so none can call them strangers, then are healed in the open while the Levite harp gains three new strings.
