Which specific family of the Levites was responsible for carrying the 'most holy things,' such as the Ark and the Altar, on their shoulders?
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Correct answer: The Kohathites
The Kohathites were assigned the most sacred furniture of the sanctuary. Unlike the Gershonites or Merarites, who used wagons, the Kohathites had to carry these items on their shoulders using poles.
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