Numbers 3
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 36
Chapter Summary
The sons of Aaron are named. The Levites are given to the priests for the service of the tabernacle. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites, Kohathites, and Merarites. The first-born are freed by the Levites.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
The priest to whom the Levites are given for the service of the tabernacle, and his sons keep the priesthood.
Numbers the Levites by their families at Jehovah's command and collects the redemption silver for the firstborn.
Son of Aaron who acts as priest and is set as ruler over the rulers of the Levites, overseeing the sanctuary.
Son of Aaron who, with Eleazar, acts as priest in the presence of their father.
Aaron's firstborn who died before Jehovah for offering strange fire and left no sons.
Son of Aaron who died with Nadab before Jehovah for bringing strange fire in the wilderness of Sinai.
Timeline
The generations of Aaron are listed, noting the deaths of Nadab and Abihu. The tribe of Levi is brought near to serve Aaron the priest, taken by God in place of the firstborn of Israel.
Numbers 3:1-13The sons of Gershon are numbered from a month old, totaling 7,500. They camp behind the tabernacle westward and care for its tent, coverings, and hangings.
Numbers 3:14-26The sons of Kohath are numbered, totaling 8,600. They camp on the south side and keep the charge of the ark, table, lampstand, and altars.
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