everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.
Parallel translations
- WEB from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who entered into the service, for work in the Tent of Meeting.
- KJV 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:
- NKJV from thirty years old and above, even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tabernacle of meeting;
- NASB from thirty years old and upward even to fifty years old, everyone who could enter the service for work in the tent of meeting.
- NLT The list included all the men between thirty and fifty years of age who were eligible for service in the Tabernacle,
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Quick answer
The Kohathites were counted from thirty to fifty years old for tabernacle service. The census followed exactly the standard God set.
Overview
The recorded numbering matches the earlier command precisely, demonstrating careful obedience. Counting those in their years of strength ensured the demanding sacred work would be properly staffed. Such exactness reflects the value God places on faithful adherence to His instructions.
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- Num 4:23from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.
- 1 Chr 23:24These 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.
- Num 4:3men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.
- Luke 3:23Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,
- Num 4:30from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting.
- Num 4:39everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.
- Num 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.
- Num 4:43everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.
- 1 Chr 23:3The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000.
- Num 4:47from thirty to fifty years old who came to do the work of serving and carrying the Tent of Meeting.
- 1 Chr 28:13for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:
- 1 Chr 23:26–27So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.”
- 1 Tim 3:6He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.
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