The men allowed to work in this line (carrying the Tent of Meeting, etc) have to be younger so that they can really do this. Therefore God only has those that are 30-50 years old to actually do the work. The others would have other jobs for other parts of the greater religious system that was being created.
Chapter 5 is full of some interesting ways at staying pure and righting the wrongs done to you.
Chapter 6 is an important vow. Anyone could make it, it was a "special" vow or "extraordinary" vow. This was for if you wanted to be free from something or set apart. Some people have it made for you. Samson was the most famous Nazirite. Notice what they were not allowed to do. Now remember the story of Samson as you read the things they could not do. Then check for how many of them Samson breaks.
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