But to the sons of Kohath he gave none, because they were charged with the service of the holy things that had to be carried on the shoulder.
The princes went first, and gave first, those elevated in power must lead in goodness, not follow. Wealth and authority are worth nothing unless they serve God and others. Necessary duties come before free-will gifts; order matters.
AI summary
Commenting on Numbers 7:1-9
But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none,.... Being all disposed of to the sons of Gershon and Merari: the reason of which follows: because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their shoulders; as the ark with the mercy seat, and cherubim, the shewbread table, the candlestick, and the two altars; though in later times we...
But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them [was that] they should bear upon their shoulders. (d) The holy thing of the sanctuary must be carried on their shoulders and not drawn with oxen, .