Numbers 4:38
New International Version
The Gershonites were counted by their clans and families.

New Living Translation
The Gershonite division was also listed by its clans and families.

English Standard Version
Those listed of the sons of Gershon, by their clans and their fathers’ houses,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the Gershonites were numbered by their clans and families,

King James Bible
And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers,

New King James Version
And those who were numbered of the sons of Gershon, by their families and by their fathers’ house,

New American Standard Bible
And the numbered men of the sons of Gershon by their families and by their fathers’ households,

NASB 1995
The numbered men of the sons of Gershon by their families and by their fathers’ households,

NASB 1977
And the numbered men of the sons of Gershon by their families, and by their fathers’ households,

Legacy Standard Bible
The numbered men of the sons of Gershon by their families and by their fathers’ households,

Amplified Bible
The men who were numbered of the sons of Gershon, by their families (clans), and by their fathers’ households,

Christian Standard Bible
The Gershonites were registered by their clans and their ancestral families,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Gershonites were registered by their clans and their ancestral houses,

American Standard Version
And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, their families, and by their fathers' houses,

English Revised Version
And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, by their families, and by their fathers' houses,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Gershonites were registered by families and households.

International Standard Version
The tribes and the ancestral houses of the descendants of Gershon were numbered

Majority Standard Bible
Then the Gershonites were numbered by their clans and families,

NET Bible
Those numbered from the Gershonites, by their families and by their clans,

New Heart English Bible
Those who were numbered of the sons of Gershon, their families, and by their fathers' houses,

Webster's Bible Translation
And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers,

World English Bible
Those who were counted of the sons of Gershon, by their families, and by their fathers’ houses,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And those numbered of the sons of Gershon, by their families, and by the house of their fathers,

Young's Literal Translation
And those numbered of the sons of Gershon, by their families, and by the house of their fathers,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they being reviewed of the sons of Gershon, according to their families, according to the house of their fathers,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Gerson also were numbered by the kindreds and houses of their fathers,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Gershon also were numbered by the kinships and houses of their fathers,

New American Bible
As for the enrollment of the Gershonites, by clans and ancestral houses,

New Revised Standard Version
The enrollment of the Gershonites, by their clans and their ancestral houses,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the number of the sons of Gershon by their families, and by the house of their fathers,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the number of the sons of Gershun by their families for the house of their fathers.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, by their families, and by their fathers' houses,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Gedson were numbered according to their families, according to the houses of their lineage,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Numbering of the Levite Clans
37These were counted from the Kohathite clans, everyone who could serve at the Tent of Meeting. Moses and Aaron numbered them according to the command of the LORD through Moses. 38Then the Gershonites were numbered by their clans and families, 39everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-19
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. ...

1 Chronicles 6:16-30
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...

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 23:24-32
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 24:20-31
Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...

1 Chronicles 26:20-28
Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 29:12-19
Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; / Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; / Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites. ...

Nehemiah 12:8-9
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. / Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.

Nehemiah 12:24-26
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. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

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 9:1-5
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...

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 9:11-14
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation. / He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. / For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that their bodies are clean, ...

Hebrews 9:15-22
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. / In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it, / because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive. ...

Hebrews 9:23-28
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. / Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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Numbers 4
1. The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service
4. The duty of the Kohathites
16. The charge of Eleazar
17. The office of the priests
21. The duty of the Gershonites
29. Of the Merarites
34. The number of the Kohathites
38. Of the Gershonites
42. And of the Merarites














From the sons of Gershon
The phrase "From the sons of Gershon" refers to the descendants of Gershon, one of the three sons of Levi. The Levites were set apart for the service of the Tabernacle, and each family had specific duties. Gershon's descendants were responsible for the care of the Tabernacle's curtains, coverings, and other fabric elements. The Hebrew root for Gershon is "גֵּרְשׁוֹן" (Gershon), which can mean "exile" or "sojourner." This name reflects the transient nature of the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, emphasizing the theme of pilgrimage and reliance on God. Historically, the Gershonites' role was crucial in maintaining the sacred space where God dwelled among His people, symbolizing the importance of worship and reverence.

the genealogies were recorded
The recording of genealogies was a meticulous process, highlighting the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. The Hebrew word for "genealogies" is "תּוֹלְדוֹת" (toledot), which can also mean "generations" or "descendants." This practice ensured that each family knew their place and responsibilities within the community. It underscores the value of order and structure in God's plan, as well as the continuity of faith and tradition through generations. The recording of genealogies also served to preserve the identity of the people of Israel, reminding them of their covenant relationship with God.

by their clans and families
The phrase "by their clans and families" indicates the organization of the Levites into smaller, manageable groups. The Hebrew words for "clans" and "families" are "מִשְׁפָּחוֹת" (mishpachot) and "בֵּית אָבוֹת" (beit avot), respectively. This structure allowed for efficient management and delegation of duties within the Tabernacle service. It reflects the biblical principle of community and the importance of each member's contribution to the whole. In a broader sense, it serves as a reminder of the body of Christ, where each believer has a unique role and function, working together for the glory of God. Historically, this organization helped maintain the integrity and sanctity of worship, ensuring that the sacred rituals were performed according to God's instructions.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the Gershonites
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

were numbered
וּפְקוּדֵ֖י (ū·p̄ə·qū·ḏê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

by their clans
לְמִשְׁפְּחוֹתָ֖ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·w·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

and families,
אֲבֹתָֽם׃ (’ă·ḇō·ṯām)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father


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