This is the service of the families of the sons of the Gershonites in the tent of meeting; and their duties shall be under the direction of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
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- WEB This is the service of the families of the sons of the Gershonites in the Tent of Meeting: and their duty shall be under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
- KJV This is the service of the families of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation: and their charge shall be under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
- BSB This is the service of the Gershonite clans at the Tent of Meeting, and their duties shall be under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.
- NKJV This is the service of the families of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of meeting. And their duties shall be under the authority of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.
- NLT So these are the duties assigned to the Gershonite clans at the Tabernacle. They will be directly responsible to Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.
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Quick answer
The Gershonites' duties were placed under the oversight of Ithamar, Aaron's son. Accountable priestly supervision governed their service.
Overview
Ithamar's specific charge over the Gershonites ensured clear lines of responsibility in the tabernacle's operation. Such delegated, accountable leadership kept the worship of Israel orderly and reverent. It models faithful stewardship of the things of God, a stewardship perfectly exercised by our great High Priest, Jesus.
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Cross-references · 2
- Num 4:33This is the service of the families of the sons of Merari, according to all their service, in the Tent of Meeting, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.”
- 1 Cor 12:5–6There are various kinds of service, and the same Lord.
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