But to the sons of Kohath he gave none, because theirs was the service of the holy things, which they carried on their shoulders.
Numbers 7:9
Surrounding context
7:8 and four carts and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari, according to their service, under the authority of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
7:9 But to the sons of Kohath he gave none, because theirs was the service of the holy things, which they carried on their shoulders.
7:10 Now the leaders offered the dedication offering for the altar when it was anointed; so the leaders offered their offering before the altar.