Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Levites thirty years old or more were counted, and the total number of men was thirty-eight thousand. New Living Translation All the Levites who were thirty years old or older were counted, and the total came to 38,000. English Standard Version The Levites, thirty years old and upward, were numbered, and the total was 38,000 men. Berean Standard Bible The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. King James Bible Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. New King James Version Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and above; and the number of individual males was thirty-eight thousand. New American Standard Bible Now the Levites were counted from thirty years old and upward, and their number by head count of men was thirty-eight thousand. NASB 1995 The Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward, and their number by census of men was 38,000. NASB 1977 And the Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward, and their number by census of men was 38,000. Legacy Standard Bible And the Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward, and their number by census of men was 38,000. Amplified Bible The Levites thirty years old and upward were counted, and their number man by man was 38,000. Christian Standard Bible The Levites thirty years old or more were counted; the total number of men was thirty-eight thousand by headcount. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Levites 30 years old or more were counted; the total number of men was 38,000 by headcount.” American Standard Version And the Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. Contemporary English Version He then counted the Levite men who were at least 30 years old, and the total was 38,000. English Revised Version And the Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. GOD'S WORD® Translation Every male Levite who was at least 30 years old was counted. There were 38,000. Good News Translation He took a census of all the male Levites aged thirty or older. The total was thirty-eight thousand. International Standard Version descendants of Levi 30 years old and above were counted for a total of 38,000. Majority Standard Bible The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. NET Bible The Levites who were thirty years old and up were counted; there were 38,000 men. New Heart English Bible The Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty-eight thousand. Webster's Bible Translation Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. World English Bible The Levites were counted from thirty years old and upward; and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty-eight thousand. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Levites are numbered from a son of thirty years and upward, and their number, for their counted heads, is of thirty-eight thousand mighty men. Young's Literal Translation and the Levites are numbered from a son of thirty years and upward, and their number, by their polls, is of mighty men thirty and eight thousand. Smith's Literal Translation And the Levites will be numbered from the son of thirty years and above: and their number, for their craniums, for the men, thirty and eight thousand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years, and upwards: and there were found of them thirty-eight thousand men. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward. And there were found thirty-eight thousand men. New American Bible The Levites thirty years old and above were counted, and their total number was found to be thirty-eight thousand. New Revised Standard Version The Levites, thirty years old and upward, were counted, and the total was thirty-eight thousand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward; and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty-eight thousand. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Levites were numbered from a son of thirty years and above, and the number of men by head of each man was thirtyeight thousand. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward; and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Levites numbered themselves from thirty years old and upward; and their number by their polls amounted to thirty and eight thousand men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Divisions of the Levites…2Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites. 3The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000 4“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges,… Cross References Numbers 4:3 men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. Numbers 8:24-25 “This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve. 1 Chronicles 23:24-27 These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ... 1 Chronicles 28:13 for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD: 1 Chronicles 28:21 The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.” 2 Chronicles 31:17 and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions. Ezra 3:8 In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD. 1 Timothy 5:17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. Luke 1:23 And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home. Acts 6:2-4 So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. / Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them / and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 1 Peter 5:1-2 As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you: / Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. Hebrews 7:23 Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. Hebrews 9:6 When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. Treasury of Scripture Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. the Levites Numbers 4:2,3,23,30,35,43,47 Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers, … thirty and eight Numbers 4:48 Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore. Jump to Previous Age Census Counted Eight Heads Levites Mighty Numbered Polls Thirty Thirty-Eight Thousand Total UpwardJump to Next Age Census Counted Eight Heads Levites Mighty Numbered Polls Thirty Thirty-Eight Thousand Total Upward1 Chronicles 23 1. David in his old age makes Solomon king2. The number and distribution of the Levites 7. The families of the Gershonites 12. The sons of Kohath 21. The sons of Merari 24. The office of the Levites The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted In the context of ancient Israel, the Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties, particularly those related to the tabernacle and later the temple. The age of thirty was significant as it marked the beginning of a Levite's full service in the temple, aligning with the age when priests began their duties (Numbers 4:3). This age requirement underscores the maturity and experience needed for the sacred responsibilities they were to undertake. The counting of the Levites reflects a structured approach to temple service, ensuring that those who served were adequately prepared and capable. and the total number of men was 38,000 Persons / Places / Events 1. LevitesA tribe of Israel set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. They were descendants of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. 2. David The king of Israel who organized the Levites for their temple duties. He played a crucial role in establishing the worship practices of Israel. 3. Temple Service The context of this verse is the preparation for the temple service, which was central to Israelite worship and religious life. 4. Census The counting of the Levites was a significant event, reflecting the organization and structure necessary for temple service. 5. Thirty Years Old and Upward This age requirement indicates a level of maturity and readiness for the responsibilities of temple service. Teaching Points The Importance of Order in WorshipGod values order and structure in worship, as seen in the organization of the Levites. This principle can be applied to how we approach worship and service in the church today. Maturity and Readiness for Service The age requirement of thirty years signifies the need for maturity and readiness in serving God. This teaches us to seek spiritual maturity and readiness before taking on significant responsibilities in ministry. The Role of the Levites as a Model for Service The Levites' dedication to temple service serves as a model for our own commitment to serving God and His people. We are called to serve with dedication and faithfulness. The Significance of Being Set Apart Just as the Levites were set apart for God's work, believers today are called to be set apart for His purposes, living lives that reflect His holiness.(3) Now . . . and--i.e., after the council had agreed upon it. The Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward.--A census like that which Moses instituted (Numbers 4:3; Numbers 4:23; Numbers 4:30, &c.), of all Levites "from thirty years old and upward unto fifty years," for the work of the Tabernacle. By their polls, man by man.--Lit., As to their skulls, as to men. The second phrase defines the first, and excludes women and children. Verse 3. - Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward. The thing which Joab had rightly resisted (1 Chronicles 21:3-6) and shrunk from doing was now rightly done. There was now a practical and a legitimate object for doing it. This consideration helps to determine what it was that "displeased the Lord" in the former general census of David. In connection with this clause, 1 Chronicles 27:23 should be noted, where we read, "But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: because the Lord had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens." The period from the age of thirty years up to fifty (Numbers 4:3, 23, 35, 39) was fixed under Moses, for those "that came to do the service of the ministry, and the service of the burden in the tabernacle of the congregation" (Numbers 4:47). It is not certain, however, that this census did not inquire, in point of fact, respecting some below this limit of age. For we may note ver. 24 in the first place, and this is partly explained by Numbers 8:23-25. The number "thirty and eight thousand" of our present verse may be compared with the "eight thousand and five hundred and four score" of Numbers 4:47, 48. It is to be observed how promptly the national council did on this occasion commence with the arrangement of the ministers of religion, "the Levites." As we read (Numbers 4:3) of "thirty years" of age as the appointed age for the commencement of their ministry, and (Numbers 7:3) of the present or "offering" of "six covered waggons and twelve oxen," which the twelve "princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, princes of the tribes," offered "before the Lord," which greatly lessened the laborious work of the Levites; so we find the commencing age reduced from time to time, to "twenty-five" years (Numbers 8:24), and to "twenty years" of age, as in our present chapter (vers. 24-28).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The Levitesהַלְוִיִּ֔ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi thirty שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth years of age מִבֶּ֛ן (mib·ben) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son and older וָמָ֑עְלָה (wā·mā·‘ə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top were counted, וַיִּסָּֽפְרוּ֙ (way·yis·sā·p̄ə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate and the total number מִסְפָּרָ֤ם (mis·pā·rām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration of men לִגְבָרִ֔ים (liḡ·ḇā·rîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply was וַיְהִ֨י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be 38,000 שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth Links 1 Chronicles 23:3 NIV1 Chronicles 23:3 NLT 1 Chronicles 23:3 ESV 1 Chronicles 23:3 NASB 1 Chronicles 23:3 KJV 1 Chronicles 23:3 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 23:3 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 23:3 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 23:3 French Bible 1 Chronicles 23:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:3 The Levites were numbered from thirty years (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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