Numbers 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 36

1 And these are the generations of Aaron and Moses, in the day of the speaking of Jehovah with Moses in Mount Sinai.

2 And these are the names of Aaron's sons: Nadab, the first-born; and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

3 These are the names of Aaron's sons, the anointed priests whose hands he consecrated to act as priests.

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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

בְּכ֛וֹר first-born H1060 · TWOT 244a
חֲמֵ֧שֶׁת five H2568 · TWOT 686a
מִצְרַ֗יִם Egypt H4714 · TWOT 1235
כְּהֻנָּתָ֑ priesthood H3550 · TWOT 959b
קֵ֣דְמָ front H6924 · TWOT 1988a

People & Context

Aaron's Sons and Levite Appointment

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 i…

Census of Gershonites

The 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 hang…

Census of Kohathites

The 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.

Timeline

Aaron's Sons and Levite Appointment

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 3:1-13
Census of Gershonites

The 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 3:14-26
Census of Kohathites

The 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.

Numbers 3:27-32

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