Numbers 3:35

Verse

The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the prince of the fathers’ house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: they shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle northward.

Bible in Basic English

The chief of the families of Merari was Zuriel, the son of Abihail: their tents are to be placed on the north side of the House.

Free Bible Version

The leader of the Merari families was Zuriel, son of Abihail. Their camp was on the north side of the Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.

One Unity Resource Bible

The prince of the fathers’ house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They shall encamp on the north side of the tabernacle.

Translation for Translators

They were told to set up their tents on the north side of the Sacred Tent. The leader of those two clans was Zuriel, the son of Abihail.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Zuriel son of Abihail must lead the clans of Merari. They must camp on the north side of the tabernacle.

Noah Webster Bible

And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.

World English Bible

The prince of the fathers’ house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They shall encamp on the north side of the tabernacle.

Young's Literal Translation

And the prince of a father's house for the families of Merari [is] Zuriel son of Abihail; by the side of the tabernacle they encamp northward.

Context

The Merarites

³⁴The number of all the males a month old or more was 6,200.³⁵The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.

Summary

In Numbers 3:35, we see the Levites assigned to the tabernacle, responsible for dismantling, carrying, and setting up all its components whenever the Israelites camped or journeyed. This verse highlights the specific duties and roles designated to the Levites by God, emphasizing their importance in the worship and service of the Lord. It showcases the meticulous care and organization required in the handling of sacred items and the reverence due to the tabernacle. The Levites' obedience and faithfulness in fulfilling these tasks reflect their commitment to serving God and His people with diligence and devotion. Overall, Numbers 3:35 underscores the significance of order, obedience, and reverence in the worship and service of God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And under the custody and charge of the sons of Merari shall be the boards of the tabernacle,.... Both of the holy and the most holy place, which were the walls of the tabernacle, and which were covered with curtains; these when taken down for journeying were committed to the care of the Merarites; and because these, with what, follow, were a heavy carriage, they were allowed wagons to carry them; and who on this account had more wagons given them than to the Gershonites, for the Kohathites had none, Num 7:6, and the bars thereof; which kept the boards tight and close, see Exo 26:26, and the pillars thereof; the pillars on which the vail was hung, that divided between the holy and most holy place, and, on which the hanging was put for the door of the vail, Exo 26:32, and the sockets thereof; in which both the boards and pillars were put, Exo 26:19.

Numbers 3:35

The Merarites

³⁴The number of all the males a month old or more was 6,200.³⁵The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.

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Berean Standard Bible

The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the prince of the fathers’ house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: they shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle northward.

Bible in Basic English

The chief of the families of Merari was Zuriel, the son of Abihail: their tents are to be placed on the north side of the House.

Free Bible Version

The leader of the Merari families was Zuriel, son of Abihail. Their camp was on the north side of the Tabernacle.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.

One Unity Resource Bible

The prince of the fathers’ house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They shall encamp on the north side of the tabernacle.

Translation for Translators

They were told to set up their tents on the north side of the Sacred Tent. The leader of those two clans was Zuriel, the son of Abihail.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Zuriel son of Abihail must lead the clans of Merari. They must camp on the north side of the tabernacle.

Noah Webster Bible

And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.

World English Bible

The prince of the fathers’ house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They shall encamp on the north side of the tabernacle.

Young's Literal Translation

And the prince of a father's house for the families of Merari [is] Zuriel son of Abihail; by the side of the tabernacle they encamp northward.