Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The number of all the males a month old or more who were counted was 6,200. New Living Translation There were 6,200 males one month old or older among these Merarite clans. English Standard Version Their listing according to the number of all the males from a month old and upward was 6,200. Berean Standard Bible The number of all the males a month old or more was 6,200. King James Bible And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred. New King James Version And those who were numbered, according to the number of all the males from a month old and above, were six thousand two hundred. New American Standard Bible Their numbered men in the counting of every male from a month old and upward: 6,200. NASB 1995 Their numbered men in the numbering of every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200. NASB 1977 Their numbered men in the numbering of every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200. Legacy Standard Bible And their numbered men, in the numbering of every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200. Amplified Bible The males who were numbered, every male from a month old and upward totaled 6,200. Christian Standard Bible Those registered, counting every male one month old or more, numbered 6,200. Holman Christian Standard Bible Those registered, counting every male one month old or more, numbered 6,200. American Standard Version And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred. Contemporary English Version and they had 6,200 men and boys at least one month old. English Revised Version And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred. GOD'S WORD® Translation The total number of all the males at least one month old was 6,200. Good News Translation The total number of males one month old or older that were enrolled was 6,200. International Standard Version all the males a month old and above numbered 6,200. Majority Standard Bible The number of all the males a month old or more was 6,200. NET Bible Those of them who were numbered, counting every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200. New Heart English Bible Those who were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand two hundred. Webster's Bible Translation And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred. World English Bible Those who were counted of them, according to the number of all the males from a month old and upward, were six thousand two hundred. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd their numbered ones, in number, all the males from a son of a month and upward, [are] six thousand and two hundred. Young's Literal Translation And their numbered ones, in number, all the males from a son of a month and upward, are six thousand and two hundred. Smith's Literal Translation And they being reviewed according to the number of every male, from the son of a month and above, six thousand and two hundred, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll of the male kind from one month and upward, six thousand two hundred. Catholic Public Domain Version all those of the male gender, from one month and above: six thousand two hundred. New American Bible Their enrollment, registering every male of a month or more, was six thousand two hundred. New Revised Standard Version Their enrollment, counting all the males from a month old and upward, was six thousand two hundred. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTheir number according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, was six thousand and two hundred. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their number in the number of every male from a son of a month and above: six thousand and two hundred. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred; Brenton Septuagint Translation The mustering of them according to number, every male from a month old and upwards, was six thousand and fifty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Merarites33From Merari came the clans of the Mahlites and Mushites; these were the Merarite clans. 34The number of all the males a month old or more was 6,200. 35The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.… Cross References Numbers 1:49-50 “Do not number the tribe of Levi in the census with the other Israelites. / Instead, you are to appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of the Testimony, all its furnishings, and everything in it. They shall carry the tabernacle and all its articles, care for it, and camp around it. Numbers 4:46-48 So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of Israel numbered by their clans and families all the Levites / from thirty to fifty years old who came to do the work of serving and carrying the Tent of Meeting. / And the number of men was 8,580. Numbers 8:24-26 “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. / After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting, but they themselves are not to do the work. This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites.” Numbers 18:23-24 The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. / For I have given to the Levites as their inheritance the tithe that the Israelites present to the LORD as a contribution. That is why I told them that they would not receive an inheritance among the Israelites.” 1 Chronicles 23:3-6 The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “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, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” ... 1 Chronicles 23:24-32 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 24:1-5 These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ... 1 Chronicles 26:12-19 These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ... Exodus 32:26-29 So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. / He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” / The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead. ... Deuteronomy 10:8-9 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. / That is why Levi has no portion or inheritance among his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God promised him. 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. Joshua 13:14 To the tribe of Levi, however, Moses had given no inheritance. The food offerings to the LORD, the God of Israel, are their inheritance, just as He had promised them. Joshua 21:1-3 Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: 1 Kings 8:4 and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up. 2 Chronicles 29:34 However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been. Treasury of Scripture And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred. Numbers 5:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Jump to Previous Counted Hundred Male Males Month Numbered Numbering Ones Six Thousand UpwardJump to Next Counted Hundred Male Males Month Numbered Numbering Ones Six Thousand UpwardNumbers 3 1. The sons of Aaron5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn 14. Are numbered by their families 21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites 27. Of the Kohathites 33. Of the Merarites 38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron 40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites 44. The balances are refunded The number of all the males a month old or more In the context of Numbers 3, this phrase refers to the census of the Levites, specifically the Gershonite clan. The Levites were set apart for service in the tabernacle, and this census was crucial for organizing their duties. The age of "a month old or more" indicates that even infants were counted, emphasizing the importance of every male in the tribe for future service. This practice reflects the cultural and religious significance of the firstborn and the dedication of the Levites as substitutes for the firstborn of Israel (Numbers 3:12-13). The inclusion of infants highlights the continuity of service and the preparation for future generations to uphold the sacred duties. was 6,200 Persons / Places / Events 1. The LevitesA tribe set apart for religious duties and service to the Tabernacle. They were not counted among the other tribes for military purposes but were dedicated to the service of God. 2. Gershonites One of the three main divisions of the Levites, descended from Gershon, the son of Levi. They were responsible for the care of the Tabernacle's curtains and coverings. 3. Moses The leader of the Israelites who, under God's command, conducted the census of the Levites. 4. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the divine presence during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. It was central to their worship and community life. 5. The Wilderness The setting for the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, where God provided laws and instructions for worship and community living. Teaching Points The Importance of ServiceThe Gershonites' role highlights the importance of service in God's kingdom. Every task, no matter how seemingly mundane, is vital to the functioning of the community of faith. God's Order and Structure The specific counting and organization of the Levites demonstrate God's desire for order and structure in worship and community life. This reflects His nature and should inspire us to seek order in our spiritual practices. Dedication from a Young Age The counting of males from one month old signifies the early dedication to God's service. This can inspire us to dedicate our lives and the lives of our children to God from an early age. Community and Responsibility Each group within the Levites had specific responsibilities, teaching us the value of community and the importance of each member fulfilling their God-given role. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The numberוּפְקֻדֵיהֶם֙ (ū·p̄ə·qu·ḏê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the males זָכָ֔ר (zā·ḵār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male one month old מִבֶּן־ (mib·ben-) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son or more 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 was 6,200. שֵׁ֥שֶׁת (šê·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) Links Numbers 3:34 NIVNumbers 3:34 NLT Numbers 3:34 ESV Numbers 3:34 NASB Numbers 3:34 KJV Numbers 3:34 BibleApps.com Numbers 3:34 Biblia Paralela Numbers 3:34 Chinese Bible Numbers 3:34 French Bible Numbers 3:34 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 3:34 Those who were numbered of them according (Nu Num.) |
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