Numbers 4:13

And they shall take away the ashes from the Altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Then they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth over it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon:
- American Standard Version (1901)

And they are to take away the burned waste from the altar, and put a purple cloth on it;
- Basic English Bible

And they shall cleanse the altar of the ashes, and spread a purple cloth thereon;
- Darby Bible

And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth upon it:
- Webster's Bible

They shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth on it.
- World English Bible

and have removed the ashes of the altar, and have spread over it a garment of purple;
- Youngs Literal Bible

And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Numbers 4:13

4:13 The altar - Hence we may conclude, that they did offer sacrifices at other times, though not so constantly and diligently, as they did in Canaan. Moreover the taking away of the ashes only doth sufficiently imply that the fire was preserved, which as it came down from heaven, #Lev 9:24|. So it was by God's command to be continually fed, and kept burning, and therefore doubtless was put into some vessel, which might be either fastened to the altar and put within this covering, or carried by some person appointed thereunto.