These were the numbered men of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron counted according to the commandment of the Lord through Moses.
Parallel translations
- WEB These are those who were counted of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron counted according to the commandment of Yahweh by Moses.
- KJV These be those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.
- BSB These were counted from the Merarite clans, whom Moses and Aaron numbered at the LORD’s command through Moses.
- NKJV These are the ones who were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the Lord by the hand of Moses.
- NLT So this was the total of all those from the Merarite clans who were eligible for service. Moses and Aaron listed them, just as the Lord had commanded through Moses.
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Quick answer
This summary confirms the Merarite count followed the Lord's command through Moses. Their service was numbered in obedience to God.
Overview
The Merarite census, like the others, is anchored in divine commandment rather than human initiative. This closing affirmation completes the orderly record of all three clans. It reinforces that Israel's worship was structured entirely according to God's word.
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- Num 4:29“As for the sons of Merari, you shall count them by their families, by their fathers’ houses;
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