1 Chronicles 23:14
New International Version
The sons of Moses the man of God were counted as part of the tribe of Levi.

New Living Translation
As for Moses, the man of God, his sons were included with the tribe of Levi.

English Standard Version
But the sons of Moses the man of God were named among the tribe of Levi.

Berean Standard Bible
As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

King James Bible
Now concerning Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi.

New King James Version
Now the sons of Moses the man of God were reckoned to the tribe of Levi.

New American Standard Bible
But as for Moses, the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

NASB 1995
But as for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

NASB 1977
But as for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

Legacy Standard Bible
But as for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

Amplified Bible
But as for Moses the man of God, his sons were counted among the tribe of Levi.

Christian Standard Bible
As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

American Standard Version
But as for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

English Revised Version
But as for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sons of Moses, the man of God, were counted with the tribe of Levi.

Good News Translation
But the sons of Moses, the man of God, were included among the Levites.)

International Standard Version
Meanwhile, as for Moses the man of God, his sons were considered among the tribe of Levi.

Majority Standard Bible
As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

NET Bible
The descendants of Moses the man of God were considered Levites.

New Heart English Bible
But as for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now concerning Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi.

World English Bible
But as for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
As for Moses, the man of God, his sons are called after the tribe of Levi.

Young's Literal Translation
As to Moses, the man of God, his sons are called after the tribe of Levi.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses the man of God, his sons will be called for the tribe of Levi.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons also of Moses, the man of God, were numbered in the tribe of Levi.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Moses, the man of God, were also numbered in the tribe of Levi.

New American Bible
As for Moses, however, the man of God, his sons were counted as part of the tribe of Levi.

New Revised Standard Version
but as for Moses the man of God, his sons were to be reckoned among the tribe of Levi.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now as for Moses the prophet of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe, the Prophet of LORD JEHOVAH, was called from the tribe of the house of Levi.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But as for Moses the man of God, his sons are named among the tribe of Levi.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And as for Moses the man of God, his sons were reckoned to the tribe of Levi.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Kohathites
13The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. 14As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi. 15The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer.…

Cross References
Exodus 2:1-10
Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months. / But when she could no longer hide him, she got him a papyrus basket and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in the basket and set it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. ...

Exodus 4:18-20
Then Moses went back to his father-in-law Jethro and said to him, “Please let me return to my brothers in Egypt to see if they are still alive.” “Go in peace,” Jethro replied. / Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who sought to kill you are dead.” / So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and headed back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand.

Exodus 18:1-4
Now Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, heard about all that God had done for Moses and His people Israel, and how the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt. / After Moses had sent back his wife Zipporah, his father-in-law Jethro had received her, / along with her two sons. One son was named Gershom, for Moses had said, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.” ...

Numbers 3:1-4
This is the account of Aaron and Moses at the time the LORD spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai. / These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. ...

Numbers 16:1-3
Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted / a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. / They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?”

Deuteronomy 18:1-2
The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them.

Deuteronomy 33:8-11
Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. ...

Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

Psalm 106:16-18
In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD. / The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. / Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked.

Acts 7:20-22
At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God. For three months he was nurtured in his father’s house. / When he was set outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son. / So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.

Acts 7:35-38
This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. / He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. / This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’ ...

Acts 7:44-45
Our fathers had the tabernacle of the Testimony with them in the wilderness. It was constructed exactly as God had directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. / And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,

Hebrews 3:1-6
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. / He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. / For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. ...

Hebrews 11:23-29
By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict. / By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. / He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. ...

2 Corinthians 3:7-11
Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, / will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? / For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness! ...


Treasury of Scripture

Now concerning Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi.

the man

Deuteronomy 33:1
And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.

Psalm 90:1
A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.

his sons

1 Chronicles 26:23-25
Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: …

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As for Moses the man of God
Moses is frequently referred to as "the man of God" throughout Scripture, highlighting his unique role as a prophet, leader, and mediator between God and the Israelites. This title underscores his intimate relationship with God, as seen in Exodus 33:11, where it is said that God spoke to Moses face to face. Moses' life and ministry are foundational to the history of Israel, as he led the people out of Egypt and received the Law on Mount Sinai. His designation as "the man of God" also points to his role as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5).

his sons were named among the tribe of Levi
Moses' sons, Gershom and Eliezer, were counted among the tribe of Levi, which was set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle. This inclusion emphasizes the hereditary nature of the Levitical priesthood and the importance of family lineage in the Old Testament. The Levites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle and later the temple, playing a crucial role in the spiritual life of Israel. This connection to the tribe of Levi also highlights the continuity of God's covenant promises, as the Levites were chosen to serve God in a special capacity, foreshadowing the priesthood of all believers in the New Testament (1 Peter 2:9).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
Known as the "man of God," Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and receive the Law on Mount Sinai. His leadership and faithfulness are pivotal in the history of Israel.

2. Sons of Moses
Although Moses is a prominent figure, his sons, Gershom and Eliezer, are less frequently mentioned. They are included among the Levites, indicating their role in the religious duties of Israel.

3. Tribe of Levi
One of the twelve tribes of Israel, the Levites were set apart for religious duties and service in the Tabernacle and later the Temple. They did not receive a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were given cities to dwell in.
Teaching Points
The Legacy of Faithfulness
Moses is remembered as a "man of God," a title that signifies his deep relationship with God and his role as a faithful servant. This challenges us to consider how we are living out our faith and what legacy we are leaving behind.

The Role of Family in Ministry
Although Moses' sons are not as prominent as their father, their inclusion among the Levites shows the importance of family in ministry. It encourages us to involve our families in our spiritual journeys and service to God.

The Importance of Spiritual Heritage
The Levites were set apart for God's service, and Moses' sons being counted among them underscores the value of a spiritual heritage. We are reminded to cherish and pass on our faith to the next generation.

God's Sovereign Choice
The inclusion of Moses' sons among the Levites illustrates God's sovereign choice in appointing individuals for His purposes. It reassures us that God has a plan for each of us, regardless of our background or status.(14) Now concerning Moses the man of God.--Rather, Now Moses, the man of God.

His sons were named (or should be named) of the tribe of Levi.--See Genesis 48:6 for the phrase "to be called after" (niqra' 'al). Aaron's sons were priests; but the sons of Moses, his brother, were reckoned as simple Levites, and therefore their houses are here enumerated (1Chronicles 23:15-17).

The man of God.--See Deuteronomy 33:1; Psalms 90; Joshua 14:6. David is so called (2Chronicles 8:14; Nehemiah 12:24). The meaning of the title is one charged with a Divine mission. Hence the prophets were so called in the times of the kings; and St. Paul applies the title to Timothy (1Timothy 6:11). . . .

Verse 14. - Moses the man of God. This title is distinguished by the presence of the article. The 'Speaker's Commentary' mentions it as occurring only nine times, of which five instances belong to Moses (Deuteronomy 33:1; Joshua 14:6; 2 Chronicles 30:16; Ezra 3:2; with the present place); three instances show the title applied to David (2 Chronicles 8:14; Nehemiah 12:24, 36); and once it is applied to Shemaiah (1 Kings 12:22). Although the sons of Moses belonged, as is here said, to the tribe of Levi, they did not belong to that portion which discharged priestly duties.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As for Moses
וּמֹשֶׁ֖ה (ū·mō·šeh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

the man
אִ֣ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

of God,
הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

his sons
בָּנָ֕יו (bā·nāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

were named
יִקָּרְא֖וּ (yiq·qā·rə·’ū)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

among
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the tribe
שֵׁ֥בֶט (šê·ḇeṭ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

of Levi.
הַלֵּוִֽי׃ (hal·lê·wî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3878: Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him


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