and the total number came to 2,630.
Parallel translations
- WEB even those who were counted of them, by their families, by their fathers’ houses, were two thousand six hundred thirty.
- KJV Even those that were numbered of them, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers, were two thousand and six hundred and thirty.
- BSB And those numbered by their clans and families totaled 2,630.
- NKJV those who were numbered by their families, by their fathers’ house, were two thousand six hundred and thirty.
- NASB their numbered men by their families, by their fathers’ households, were 2,630.
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Quick answer
The Gershonites numbered 2,630 men fit for service. Their count is recorded alongside the other clans.
Overview
This figure represents those Gershonites able to carry the tabernacle's fabrics and coverings. The precise record again testifies to the orderly accuracy of Scripture. It shows each clan contributing its measured share to the worship of Israel.
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- Num 3:32Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be prince of the princes of the Levites, with the oversight of those who keep the requirements of the sanctuary.
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