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Numbers 3:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle,

American Standard Version (1901)

The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward.

Bible in Basic English

The tents of the Gershonites are to be placed at the back of the House, to the west.

Free Bible Version

The camp of families of Gerson was to the west, behind the Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward.

One Unity Resource Bible

The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward.

Translation for Translators

They were told to set up their tents on the west side of the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The clans of the Gershonites must camp on the west side of the tabernacle.

Noah Webster Bible

The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward.

World English Bible

The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward.

Young's Literal Translation

The families of the Gershonite, behind the tabernacle, do encamp westward.

Context

The Gershonites

²²The number of all the males a month old or more was 7,500.²³The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle,²⁴and the leader of the families of the Gershonites was Eliasaph son of Lael.

Summary

In Numbers 3:23, the verse lists the duties of the Gershonite clan within the Levites, specifying their responsibilities in the tabernacle. They were tasked with the care and transportation of the curtains and coverings of the tabernacle, ensuring that these sacred items were handled with reverence and kept in proper condition. This verse highlights the meticulous organization and division of labor among the Levites to maintain the sanctity of the tabernacle and facilitate worship. It underscores the importance of each individual's role in serving God and the community, emphasizing the value of diligence and faithfulness in even the seemingly minor tasks assigned to them.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The families of the Gershonites,.... The two before mentioned, the Libnites and Shimites: shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward; this was their situation when encamped; they were placed in the rear of the camp of the Levites, between the tabernacle and the camp of Ephraim, which was westward also, Num 1:18.

Numbers 3:23

The Gershonites

²²The number of all the males a month old or more was 7,500.²³The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle,²⁴and the leader of the families of the Gershonites was Eliasaph son of Lael.

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Berean Standard Bible

The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle,

American Standard Version (1901)

The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward.

Bible in Basic English

The tents of the Gershonites are to be placed at the back of the House, to the west.

Free Bible Version

The camp of families of Gerson was to the west, behind the Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward.

One Unity Resource Bible

The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward.

Translation for Translators

They were told to set up their tents on the west side of the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The clans of the Gershonites must camp on the west side of the tabernacle.

Noah Webster Bible

The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward.

World English Bible

The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward.

Young's Literal Translation

The families of the Gershonite, behind the tabernacle, do encamp westward.