Numbers 4:42

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families,

American Standard Version (1901)

And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by their fathers’ houses,

Bible in Basic English

And those of the sons of Merari who were numbered by families, in the order of their fathers' houses,

Free Bible Version

The families of Merari were counted, according to their family and father's line,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,

One Unity Resource Bible

Those who were counted of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by their fathers’ houses,

Translation for Translators

They/We also counted the descendants of Merari, writing also the names of their clans and family groups.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The descendants of Merari were counted in their clans by their ancestor's families,

Noah Webster Bible

And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,

World English Bible

Those who were counted of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by their fathers’ houses,

Young's Literal Translation

And those numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by the house of their fathers,

Context

The Numbering of the Levite Clans

⁴¹These were counted from the Gershonite clans who served at the Tent of Meeting, whom Moses and Aaron counted at the LORD’s command.⁴²And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families,⁴³everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

Summary

In Numbers 4:42, we see the specific duties assigned to the Gershonite clan within the Levites. They were responsible for the care and transportation of the curtains and coverings of the tabernacle, as well as the screen for the entrance of the tent of meeting. This verse highlights the meticulous organization and division of labor among the Levites to ensure the proper handling and protection of the sacred items used in worship. It demonstrates the importance of each individual's role in serving God and maintaining the sanctity of His dwelling place among His people.

Commentary

Numbers 4:42

The Numbering of the Levite Clans

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families,

American Standard Version (1901)

And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by their fathers’ houses,

Bible in Basic English

And those of the sons of Merari who were numbered by families, in the order of their fathers' houses,

Free Bible Version

The families of Merari were counted, according to their family and father's line,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,

One Unity Resource Bible

Those who were counted of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by their fathers’ houses,

Translation for Translators

They/We also counted the descendants of Merari, writing also the names of their clans and family groups.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The descendants of Merari were counted in their clans by their ancestor's families,

Noah Webster Bible

And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,

World English Bible

Those who were counted of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by their fathers’ houses,

Young's Literal Translation

And those numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, by their families, by the house of their fathers,