Those who were counted of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by their fathers’ houses,
Parallel translations
- KJV And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,
- BSB And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families,
- NKJV Those of the families of the sons of Merari who were numbered, by their families, by their fathers’ house,
- NASB And the numbered men of the families of the sons of Merari by their families, by their fathers’ households,
- NLT The Merarite division was also listed by its clans and families.
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Quick answer
The Merarites were counted by their families and fathers' houses. The third clan's numbering is now recorded.
Overview
The Merarites, who bore the tabernacle's heavy framework, were tallied with the same care as the other clans. Counting by household ensured every family knew its place in the work. This completeness reflects God's attention to all His servants without exception.
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