Numbers 4:35
New International Version
All the men from thirty to fifty years of age who came to serve in the work at the tent of meeting,

New Living Translation
The list included all the men between thirty and fifty years of age who were eligible for service in the Tabernacle,

English Standard Version
from thirty years old up to fifty years old, everyone who could come on duty, for service in the tent of meeting;

Berean Standard Bible
everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

King James Bible
From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation:

New King James Version
from thirty years old and above, even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tabernacle of meeting;

New American Standard Bible
from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who could enter the service for work in the tent of meeting.

NASB 1995
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tent of meeting.

NASB 1977
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tent of meeting.

Legacy Standard Bible
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the duty of service in the tent of meeting.

Amplified Bible
from thirty years and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who enters the service to do the work in the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle);

Christian Standard Bible
men from thirty years old to fifty years old, everyone who was qualified for work at the tent of meeting.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
men from 30 years old to 50 years old, everyone who was qualified for work at the tent of meeting.

American Standard Version
from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting:

English Revised Version
from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for work in the tent of meeting:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They registered all the men between the ages of 30 and 50 who were qualified to work at the tent of meeting.

International Standard Version
from 30 to 50 fifty years old—that is, everyone who entered the service to perform work at the Tent of Meeting.

Majority Standard Bible
everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

NET Bible
from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, everyone who entered the company for the work in the tent of meeting;

New Heart English Bible
from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered into the service, for work in the Tent of Meeting.

Webster's Bible Translation
From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation:

World English Bible
from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered into the service for work in the Tent of Meeting.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
from a son of thirty years and upward even to a son of fifty years, everyone who is going in to the host, for service in the Tent of Meeting,

Young's Literal Translation
from a son of thirty years and upward even unto a son of fifty years, every one who is going in to the host, for service in the tent of meeting,

Smith's Literal Translation
From the son of thirty years and above, even to the son of fifty years, all going forth to war, to the service in the tent of appointment.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
From thirty years old and upward, unto fifty years old, all that go in to the ministry of the tabernacle of the covenant:

Catholic Public Domain Version
from thirty years and above, even to the fiftieth year, of all who enter to the ministry of the tabernacle of the covenant.

New American Bible
all between thirty and fifty years of age who will join the personnel to work in the tent of meeting;

New Revised Standard Version
from thirty years old up to fifty years old, everyone who qualified for work relating to the tent of meeting;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, every able man, for the work of the tabernacle of the congregation;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From a son of thirty years and above and unto a son of fifty years, everyone who comes into the host to the service of the Time Tent.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
from thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entered upon the service, for service in the tent of meeting.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
from five and twenty years old and upwards to the age of fifty years, every one that goes in to minister and do service in the tabernacle of witness.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Numbering of the Levite Clans
34So Moses, Aaron, and the leaders of the congregation numbered the Kohathites by their clans and families, 35everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. 36And those numbered by their clans totaled 2,750.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-20
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...

1 Chronicles 23:3-5
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 24:1-19
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 26:1-19
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. / Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, / Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. ...

1 Chronicles 6:48-49
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 9:10-13
From the priests: Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, and Jachin; / Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple; / Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; Maasai son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer; ...

1 Chronicles 9:19-22
Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD. / In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him. / Zechariah son of Meshelemiah was the gatekeeper at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. ...

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

Nehemiah 13:10-14
I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields. / So I rebuked the officials and asked, “Why has the house of God been neglected?” Then I gathered the Levites and singers together and stationed them at their posts, / and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms. ...

Luke 1:5-9
In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and whose wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. / Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord. / But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years. ...

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.”


Treasury of Scripture

From thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, every one that enters into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation:

Numbers 4:3,23,30,39,43,47
From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation…

Numbers 8:24-26
This is it that belongeth unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: …

1 Chronicles 23:3,24,26,27
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…

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Numbers 4
1. The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service
4. The duty of the Kohathites
16. The charge of Eleazar
17. The office of the priests
21. The duty of the Gershonites
29. Of the Merarites
34. The number of the Kohathites
38. Of the Gershonites
42. And of the Merarites














from thirty years old to fifty years old
This phrase sets the age range for the Levites who were eligible to serve in the Tent of Meeting. The age of thirty signifies maturity and readiness for responsibility. In ancient Israel, this was considered the prime age for physical and mental capability. The upper limit of fifty years old suggests a time when physical strength might begin to wane, ensuring that those serving were at their peak ability. This age range reflects God's wisdom in appointing those who are both experienced and physically capable to handle the demanding tasks of the sanctuary service.

everyone who is entering
The phrase emphasizes inclusivity within the specified age range, indicating that all who meet the criteria are called to serve. This highlights the communal aspect of service in the Tent of Meeting, where each eligible Levite had a role to play. It underscores the idea that service to God is not limited to a select few but is a collective responsibility of those who are called and qualified.

to perform the service
The Hebrew root for "service" here is "עֲבֹדָה" (avodah), which implies labor, work, or service. This term is often used in the context of worship and religious duties, indicating that the work performed by the Levites was not merely physical labor but a sacred duty. It was an act of worship and devotion, serving both God and the community of Israel. This service was integral to maintaining the spiritual life of the nation, as the Levites facilitated the people's worship and connection to God.

of the work
The "work" refers to the specific tasks and responsibilities assigned to the Levites in the Tent of Meeting. This included setting up, taking down, and transporting the tabernacle, as well as assisting the priests in their duties. The Hebrew word "מְלָאכָה" (melachah) used here can also mean craftsmanship or skilled work, indicating that the tasks required not only physical strength but also skill and precision. This highlights the importance of each Levite's role in ensuring the proper functioning of the tabernacle.

at the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, or "אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד" (Ohel Moed) in Hebrew, was the sacred space where God met with Moses and the Israelites. It was the center of worship and the place where God's presence dwelled among His people. Serving at the Tent of Meeting was a high honor and a significant responsibility, as it involved maintaining the sanctity and order of this holy place. The Levites' service ensured that the Tent of Meeting remained a place where the Israelites could encounter God, receive guidance, and offer their worship. This phrase reminds us of the importance of creating and maintaining spaces where we can meet with God and experience His presence in our lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
everyone
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

from thirty
שְׁלֹשִׁ֤ים (šə·lō·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth

to
וְעַ֖ד (wə·‘aḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

fifty
חֲמִשִּׁ֣ים (ḥă·miš·šîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 2572: Fifty

years old
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

who came
הַבָּא֙ (hab·bā)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to serve
לַצָּבָ֔א (laṣ·ṣā·ḇā)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

in the work
לַעֲבֹדָ֖ה (la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5656: Work of any kind

at the Tent
בְּאֹ֥הֶל (bə·’ō·hel)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting.
מוֹעֵֽד׃ (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting


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