Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle. New Living Translation They were assigned the area to the west of the Tabernacle for their camp. English Standard Version The clans of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle on the west, Berean Standard Bible The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle, King James Bible The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward. New King James Version The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle westward. New American Standard Bible The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle westward, NASB 1995 The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle westward, NASB 1977 The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle westward, Legacy Standard Bible The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle westward, Amplified Bible The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle on the west, Christian Standard Bible The Gershonite clans camped behind the tabernacle on the west side, Holman Christian Standard Bible The Gershonite clans camped behind the tabernacle on the west side, American Standard Version The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward. English Revised Version The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward. GOD'S WORD® Translation The families descended from Gershon put up their tents on the west side behind the tent of meeting. Good News Translation This clan was to camp on the west behind the Tent, International Standard Version The families of the descendants of Gershon encamped behind the tent toward the west. NET Bible The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle toward the west. New Heart English Bible The families of the Gershonites shall camp behind the tabernacle westward. Webster's Bible Translation The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle, World English Bible The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe families of the Gershonite encamp westward behind the Dwelling Place. Young's Literal Translation The families of the Gershonite, behind the tabernacle, do encamp westward. Smith's Literal Translation The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tent to the sea. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese shall pitch behind the tabernacle on the west, Catholic Public Domain Version These shall encamp behind the tabernacle, toward the west, New American Bible The clans of the Gershonites camped behind the tabernacle, to the west. New Revised Standard Version The clans of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle on the west, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The family of Gershun shall be camping behind the Tabernacle from the West. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The families of the Gershonites were to pitch behind the tabernacle westward; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Gedson shall encamp westward behind the tabernacle. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Gershonites…22The number of all the males a month old or more was 7,500. 23The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle, 24and the leader of the families of the Gershonites was Eliasaph son of Lael.… Cross References Exodus 6:16-20 These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ... Numbers 1:53 But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the Testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the congregation of Israel. So the Levites are responsible for the tabernacle of the Testimony.” Numbers 2:17 In the middle of the camps, the Tent of Meeting is to travel with the camp of the Levites. They are to set out in the order they encamped, each in his own place under his standard. Numbers 10:17 Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it. Numbers 18:2-6 But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. / They are to join you and attend to the duties of the Tent of Meeting, doing all the work at the Tent; but no outsider may come near you. ... 1 Chronicles 6:1-3 The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 1 Chronicles 23:12-13 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. 1 Chronicles 23:24-26 These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” 1 Chronicles 23:32 So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 29:11 Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.” Nehemiah 12:23-26 As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. ... Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. Hebrews 9:6-10 When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ... Hebrews 9:21-22 In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. / According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 10:11 Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. Treasury of Scripture The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward. Numbers 1:53 But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony. Numbers 2:17 Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards. Jump to Previous Camp Clans Encamp Encamped Gershonite Gershonites House Pitch Placed Tabernacle Tents West WestwardJump to Next Camp Clans Encamp Encamped Gershonite Gershonites House Pitch Placed Tabernacle Tents West WestwardNumbers 3 1. The sons of Aaron5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn 14. Are numbered by their families 21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites 27. Of the Kohathites 33. Of the Merarites 38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron 40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites 44. The balances are refunded The Gershonite clans The Gershonites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, the descendants of Levi, who was one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and service to the tabernacle. The Gershonites, specifically, were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's curtains, coverings, and other fabric elements. This role highlights the importance of maintaining the sacred space where God's presence dwelled among the Israelites. were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle, Persons / Places / Events 1. GershonitesThe descendants of Gershon, the firstborn son of Levi. They were one of the three main Levitical clans responsible for the care of the tabernacle. 2. Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice. 3. West Side of the Tabernacle The designated camping area for the Gershonites, indicating their specific role and responsibilities in the service of the tabernacle. Teaching Points Divine Order and StructureGod is a God of order, assigning specific roles and responsibilities to His people. The placement of the Gershonites reflects His intentional design for community and worship. Faithfulness in Assigned Roles The Gershonites were entrusted with specific duties. This teaches us the importance of being faithful in the roles God assigns to us, no matter how seemingly small or behind-the-scenes. Community and Interdependence The positioning of the Gershonites highlights the interdependence of the Israelite community. Each clan had a role that contributed to the whole, reminding us of the body of Christ where each member is vital. Symbolism of the West In biblical symbolism, the west can represent the setting sun and the end of a day. This can remind us of the importance of reflection and preparation for new beginnings in our spiritual journey. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 3Numbers 4 - Given the large census numbers in previous chapters, is there any historical or scientific basis to confirm the vast manpower needed for these Tabernacle tasks? Numbers 3 - Do the Levite genealogies align with any known historical or archaeological evidence outside the Bible? Why did Jesus start His ministry at age 30? Numbers 3 - How do we reconcile these population figures with other biblical passages that present different census counts?(23) Behind the tabernacle westward.--As the position of the twelve tribes in respect of the tent of meeting had been already determined, so in this and the following verses the position of the priests and Levites is fixed. On the east side of the tent Moses and Aaron and Aaron's sons were to encamp, on the south the Kohathites, on the west the Gershonites, on the north the Merarites.Verse 23. - Shall pitch. These directions as to the position and duties of the Levitical families retain the form in which they were originally given. The way in which they are mixed up with direct narrative affords a striking proof of the inartificial character of these sacred writings. Behind the tabernacle westward. The tabernacle opened or looked eastward towards the sunrise. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The Gershoniteהַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֑י (hag·gê·rə·šun·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1649: Gershonites -- descendant of Gershon clans מִשְׁפְּחֹ֖ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people were to camp יַחֲנ֖וּ (ya·ḥă·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp on the west, יָֽמָּה׃ (yām·māh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin behind אַחֲרֵ֧י (’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition Strong's 310: The hind or following part the tabernacle, הַמִּשְׁכָּ֛ן (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle Links Numbers 3:23 NIVNumbers 3:23 NLT Numbers 3:23 ESV Numbers 3:23 NASB Numbers 3:23 KJV Numbers 3:23 BibleApps.com Numbers 3:23 Biblia Paralela Numbers 3:23 Chinese Bible Numbers 3:23 French Bible Numbers 3:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 3:23 The families of the Gershonites shall encamp (Nu Num.) |
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