Sanctuary] That is, the most precious furniture of the Sanctuary, which was to be borne upon the shoulders of the Cohathites, such as are named, Chap. 3. vers. 31. against they came] The Gershonites and Merarites went before with the Tabernacle it selfe, according to their charge, Chap. 3. vers. 25. & vers. 35, 36. that it might be set up, against the Cohathites came with their burden of sacred utensils, or things to be used for the service of the Tabernacle.