Numbers 8:24

Verse

“This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

American Standard Version (1901)

This is that which belongeth unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service in the work of the tent of meeting:

Bible in Basic English

This is the rule for the Levites: those of twenty-five years old and over are to go in and do the work of the Tent of meeting;

Free Bible Version

“This rule applies to the Levites. Those twenty-five or older shall serve at the Tent of Meeting.

King James (Authorized) Version

This is it that belongeth unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation:

One Unity Resource Bible

“This is that which belongs to the Levites [Descendants of United with]: from twenty-five years old and upward they shall go in to wait on the service in the work of the Tent of Meeting;

Translation for Translators

“The descendants of Levi who are between 25 and 50 years old will work at the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

“All of this is for the Levites who are twenty-five years old and more. They must join the company to serve in the tent of meeting.

Noah Webster Bible

This is it that belongeth to the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation:

World English Bible

“This is what is assigned to the Levites: from twenty-five years old and upward they shall go in to wait on the service in the work of the Tent of Meeting;

Young's Literal Translation

'This [is] that which [is] the Levites': from a son of five and twenty years and upward he doth go in to serve the host in the service of the tent of meeting,

Context

Retirement for Levites

²³And the LORD said to Moses,²⁴“This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting.²⁵But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve.

Summary

In Numbers 8:24, the Levites are instructed to retire from their service at the age of fifty, after they have completed their duties in the tent of meeting. This age limit was established to ensure that the younger Levites could assist with the heavy workload and physical demands of the tabernacle. It also signifies a transition of responsibility and leadership from the older generation to the younger generation, allowing for the continuation of the sacred service without burdening the elderly. This verse highlights the importance of orderly and efficient organization within the priesthood, as well as the value of honoring the contributions of each member according to their abilities and stage of life.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

From twenty and five years old - See the note on Num 4:3, where the two terms of twenty-five and thirty years are reconciled.

Numbers 8:24

Retirement for Levites

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Berean Standard Bible

“This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

American Standard Version (1901)

This is that which belongeth unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service in the work of the tent of meeting:

Bible in Basic English

This is the rule for the Levites: those of twenty-five years old and over are to go in and do the work of the Tent of meeting;

Free Bible Version

“This rule applies to the Levites. Those twenty-five or older shall serve at the Tent of Meeting.

King James (Authorized) Version

This is it that belongeth unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation:

One Unity Resource Bible

“This is that which belongs to the Levites [Descendants of United with]: from twenty-five years old and upward they shall go in to wait on the service in the work of the Tent of Meeting;

Translation for Translators

“The descendants of Levi who are between 25 and 50 years old will work at the Sacred Tent.

Unlocked Literal Bible

“All of this is for the Levites who are twenty-five years old and more. They must join the company to serve in the tent of meeting.

Noah Webster Bible

This is it that belongeth to the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation:

World English Bible

“This is what is assigned to the Levites: from twenty-five years old and upward they shall go in to wait on the service in the work of the Tent of Meeting;

Young's Literal Translation

'This [is] that which [is] the Levites': from a son of five and twenty years and upward he doth go in to serve the host in the service of the tent of meeting,

Numbers 8:24

Verse

Context

Retirement for Levites

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Numbers 8:24

Retirement for Levites

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary