The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle westward,
Parallel translations
- WEB The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward.
- KJV The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward.
- BSB The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle,
- NKJV The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle westward.
- NLT They were assigned the area to the west of the Tabernacle for their camp.
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Quick answer
The Gershonites camped behind the tabernacle on the west side. Their position matched their assigned responsibilities.
Overview
The Gershonites were stationed to the west of the tabernacle, close to the coverings and hangings they tended. Camp placement was tied to duty, ensuring efficient and orderly service. This arrangement again displays God's wisdom in organizing His ministers for their work.
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Cross-references · 2
- Num 1:53But the Levites shall encamp around the Tabernacle of the Testimony, that there may be no wrath on the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall be responsible for the Tabernacle of the Testimony.”
- Num 2:17“Then the Tent of Meeting shall set out, with the camp of the Levites in the middle of the camps. As they encamp, so shall they set out, every man in his place, by their standards.
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