And the numbered men of the sons of Gershon by their families and by their fathers’ households,
Parallel translations
- WEB Those who were counted of the sons of Gershon, their families, and by their fathers’ houses,
- KJV And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers,
- BSB Then the Gershonites were numbered by their clans and families,
- NKJV And those who were numbered of the sons of Gershon, by their families and by their fathers’ house,
- NLT The Gershonite division was also listed by its clans and families.
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Quick answer
The Gershonites were also counted by their families and fathers' houses. The second clan's numbering is now recorded.
Overview
As with the Kohathites, the Gershonites were carefully tallied by household for their assigned duties. The orderly account leaves no clan unrepresented in the service of God. It reflects the thoroughness with which Israel obeyed the Lord's instructions for worship.
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