Numbers 4:48
New International Version
numbered 8,580.

New Living Translation
numbered 8,580.

English Standard Version
those listed were 8,580.

Berean Standard Bible
And the number of men was 8,580.

King James Bible
Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.

New King James Version
those who were numbered were eight thousand five hundred and eighty.

New American Standard Bible
their numbered men were 8,580.

NASB 1995
Their numbered men were 8,580.

NASB 1977
And their numbered men were 8,580.

Legacy Standard Bible
their numbered men were 8,580.

Amplified Bible
the men that were numbered were 8,580.

Christian Standard Bible
Their registered men numbered 8,580.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Their registered men numbered 8,580.

American Standard Version
even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.

English Revised Version
even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.

GOD'S WORD® Translation


International Standard Version
was 8,580.

Majority Standard Bible
And the number of men was 8,580.

NET Bible
those of them numbered were 8,580.

New Heart English Bible
even those who were numbered of them, were eight thousand five hundred eighty.

Webster's Bible Translation
Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and eighty.

World English Bible
even those who were counted of them, were eight thousand five hundred eighty.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
even their numbered ones are eight thousand and five hundred and eighty;

Young's Literal Translation
even their numbered ones are eight thousand and five hundred and eighty;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they being reviewed shall be eight thousand and five hundred and eighty.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Were in all eight thousand five hundred and eighty.

Catholic Public Domain Version
were together eight thousand five hundred eighty.

New American Bible
their total enrollment was eight thousand five hundred and eighty.

New Revised Standard Version
their enrollment was eight thousand five hundred eighty.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Their number was eight thousand and five hundred and eighty.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Eight thousand and five hundred and eighty.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they that were numbered were eight thousand five hundred and eighty.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Numbering of the Levite Clans
47from thirty to fifty years old who came to do the work of serving and carrying the Tent of Meeting. 48And the number of men was 8,580. 49At the LORD’s command they were numbered through Moses and each one was assigned his work and burden, as the LORD had commanded Moses.…

Cross References
Exodus 38:26
a beka per person, that is, half a shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone twenty years of age or older who had crossed over to be numbered, a total of 603,550 men.

Numbers 1:45-46
So all the Israelites twenty years of age or older who could serve in Israel’s army were counted according to their families. / And all those counted totaled 603,550.

Numbers 3:39
The total number of Levites that Moses and Aaron counted by their clans at the LORD’s command, including all the males a month old or more, was 22,000.

Numbers 26:62
The registration of the Levites totaled 23,000, every male a month old or more; they were not numbered among the other Israelites, because no inheritance was given to them among the Israelites.

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 23:24-27
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 23:32
So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.

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. ...

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.

Nehemiah 7:66-67
The whole assembly numbered 42,360, / in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers.

Matthew 10:1-4
And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. / These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; ...

Luke 10:1-2
After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit. / And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.

Acts 1:15-26
In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said, / “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” ...

Acts 6:1-7
In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. / 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 ...


Treasury of Scripture

Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore,

Numbers 3:39
All that were numbered of the Levites, which Moses and Aaron numbered at the commandment of the LORD, throughout their families, all the males from a month old and upward, were twenty and two thousand.

Matthew 7:14
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Matthew 20:16
So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

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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 to fifty years old
This phrase specifies the age range for the Levites who were eligible to serve in the Tent of Meeting. The age range from thirty to fifty years old indicates a period of maturity and strength, suggesting that those who served were in their prime, both physically and mentally. In Hebrew culture, thirty was often seen as the age of full maturity, as seen in the lives of Joseph, David, and Jesus, who began their significant roles at this age. The upper limit of fifty suggests a time when physical strength might begin to wane, ensuring that the service in the Tent of Meeting was carried out with vigor and capability.

counting everyone
The act of counting or taking a census was a significant task in ancient Israel, often associated with organization and preparation for service or battle. In this context, it underscores the importance of each individual’s role in the community and the meticulous care taken to ensure that all eligible Levites were accounted for. This reflects the order and structure that God desired for His people, emphasizing that each person had a specific role and responsibility in the worship and service of God.

who comes to serve
Service in the Tent of Meeting was not merely a duty but a calling. The Hebrew root for "serve" (עָבַד, avad) implies labor, worship, and dedication. This service was a sacred duty, highlighting the Levites' role as mediators between God and the people. It was a privilege and a responsibility, requiring dedication and a heart committed to God’s work. This phrase reminds us of the New Testament call for believers to serve God with their whole lives, as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1).

in the work of the Tent of Meeting
The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the central place of worship and the dwelling place of God’s presence among His people. The "work" involved in the Tent of Meeting was multifaceted, including the care of sacred objects, conducting sacrifices, and maintaining the holy space. This work was not just physical labor but a spiritual service, symbolizing the holiness and reverence due to God. The Levites’ service in the Tent of Meeting foreshadows the believer’s role as a temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live a life of worship and service to God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

(48) Eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore.--This number of men between the ages of twenty and fifty bears a just proportion to that of all the males from a month old and upwards--viz., 22,000.

Verse 48. - Those that were numbered of them were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore. The census of each family is described in the same form of words with much particularity. No doubt it was carried out with extreme solicitude, as made for a purpose especially sacred and important. The results are remarkable in more ways than one. The following table presents the numbers in each family above one month, and between the ages of thirty and fifty. Kohath, 86002750percent 32
Gershon, 75002630 35
Merari, 62003200 5122,800858038The first conclusion which naturally arises from these figures is, that after all the numbering must have been made by tens, and not by individuals. As it was impossible that 3000 persons could be employed in carrying the various portions of the tabernacle, it may be that each group of ten undertook a unit of responsibility. The second consideration is, that the average of men between thirty and fifty in all Levi is higher than modern statistics show (it is said to be twenty-five per cent. now in the whole population), although not very materially. The third is, that this average is very unequally distributed, rising to a most remarkable proportion in the case of Merari. It is quite clear that something must have disturbed the relative numbers as between the Merarites and the other families. It has been suggested that the small number of male Levites generally, and the small number of male Kohathites, between thirty and fifty especially, may have been caused by heavy losses incurred in carrying out the Divine sentence upon the worshippers of the golden calf (Exodus 32). But -

1. The slow increase of Levi continued to be very observable down to the time of David; while the other tribes grew from 600,000 to 1,300,000, he only increased to 38,000 (1 Chronicles 23:3).

2. The average of males over thirty is already higher among the Kohathites than might have been expected; it is the largeness of the number, not the smallness, which needs to be explained.

3. It is Merari, and not Kohath, that is markedly distinguished from the other two: there is little difference between Kohath and Gershon. It is evident that something must have happened to the tribe of Levi, and in especial to the family of Merari, to reduce very greatly the number of births within the last thirty years. We do not know what the causes were, or why they should have pressed much more heavily on one tribe, or one family, than on another; but it is easy to see that many such causes may have acted, and acted unequally, under the cruel tyranny of Pharaoh. The children may have been systematically slaughtered, or marriages may have largely ceased, while Moses was in the land of Midian. If this were generally the case, it would much diminish the estimated total of the nation, and still more the estimated difficulties of the march.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And
וַיִּהְי֖וּ (way·yih·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

the number of men
פְּקֻדֵיהֶ֑ם (pə·qu·ḏê·hem)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

was 8,580.
שְׁמֹנַ֣ת (šə·mō·naṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth


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