those who were numbered by their families were three thousand two hundred.
Parallel translations
- WEB even those who were counted of them by their families, were three thousand two hundred.
- KJV Even those that were numbered of them after their families, were three thousand and two hundred.
- BSB The men registered by their clans numbered 3,200.
- ESV those listed by clans were 3,200.
- NASB their numbered men by their families were 3,200.
- NLT and the total number came to 3,200.
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Quick answer
The Merarites numbered 3,200 men fit for service. Their count was the largest of the three clans.
Overview
This figure reflects the larger workforce needed to carry the tabernacle's heavy structural parts. The precise record underscores the reliability of the account. It shows the fitting allocation of more men to the most physically demanding task.
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- 1 Cor 10:13No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
- 2 Cor 12:9–10He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.
- 1 Cor 12:8–12For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;
- Deut 33:25Your bars will be iron and brass. As your days, so your strength will be.
- Num 3:34Those who were counted of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand two hundred.
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