Numbers 4:42
New International Version
The Merarites were counted by their clans and families.

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

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

Berean Standard Bible
And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families,

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

New King James Version
Those of the families of the sons of Merari who were numbered, by their families, by their fathers’ house,

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

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

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

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

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

Christian Standard Bible
The men of the Merarite clans were registered by their clans and their ancestral families,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The men of the Merarite clans were registered by their clans and their ancestral houses,

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

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

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

International Standard Version
The tribes and ancestral house of Merari were numbered

Majority Standard Bible
And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families,

NET Bible
Those numbered from the families of the Merarites, by their families, by their clans,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And also the family of the sons of Merari were numbered according to their divisions, according to the house of their fathers;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Numbering of the Levite Clans
41These were counted from the Gershonite clans who served at the Tent of Meeting, whom Moses and Aaron counted at the LORD’s command. 42 And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families, 43everyone from thirty to fifty years old who came to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.…

Cross References
Numbers 3:27-32
From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. / The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, ...

Numbers 7:6-8
So Moses took the carts and oxen and gave them to the Levites. / He gave the Gershonites two carts and four oxen, as their service required, / and he gave the Merarites four carts and eight oxen, as their service required, all under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.

Numbers 10:17
Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.

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 23:26-32
So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” / For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted, / but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God, ...

1 Chronicles 6:48
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God.

1 Chronicles 9:28-32
Some of them were in charge of the articles used in worship, to count them whenever they were brought in or taken out. / Others were put in charge of the furnishings and other articles of the sanctuary, as well as the fine flour, wine, oil, frankincense, and spices. / And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. ...

1 Chronicles 15:2
Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”

1 Chronicles 15:12-15
And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” / So the priests and Levites consecrated themselves to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel. ...

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.”

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.

Ezra 8:24-30
Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers, / and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God. / I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold, ...

Nehemiah 12:44-47
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ...

Matthew 23:23-24
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. / You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.

Luke 1:8-9
One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.


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














The registration
The term "registration" refers to the act of recording or enrolling individuals for a specific purpose. In the context of the Israelites, this registration was a divinely commanded census, emphasizing the importance of order and organization within the community. The Hebrew root for this word is "paqad," which can mean to count, muster, or appoint. This highlights God's meticulous care and attention to detail, ensuring that each person has a role and purpose within His divine plan.

of the clans and families
The phrase "of the clans and families" underscores the communal and familial structure of the Israelite society. The Hebrew words "mishpachot" (families) and "mishpechot" (clans) indicate a broader social unit within the tribe. This structure was crucial for maintaining identity, heritage, and the transmission of faith and tradition. It reflects the biblical principle that God values both the individual and the community, recognizing the importance of family as the foundational unit of society.

of the Merarites
The Merarites were one of the Levitical families, descendants of Levi through his son Merari. Their specific duties involved the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases. This highlights the theme of service and dedication to God's dwelling place. The Merarites' role, though seemingly mundane, was essential for the worship and spiritual life of Israel, reminding us that every task in God's service, no matter how humble, is significant.

who were numbered
The phrase "who were numbered" indicates that the Merarites were counted as part of the census. This act of numbering was not merely a logistical exercise but a spiritual one, signifying that each person was known and valued by God. The Hebrew root "saphar" means to count or recount, suggesting a careful and deliberate process. It serves as a reminder that in God's kingdom, every individual is accounted for and has a place in His divine order.

was 3,200
The specific number "3,200" reflects the precision and accuracy of the census. In biblical numerology, numbers often carry symbolic meaning. While the number itself may not have a specific symbolic interpretation, it emphasizes the completeness and thoroughness of the task. It also serves as a testament to the growth and strength of the Levitical tribe, entrusted with the sacred duty of maintaining the tabernacle. This numerical detail reassures us of God's faithfulness in providing for His people and equipping them for their roles in His service.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the Merarites
מְרָרִ֑י (mə·rā·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4847: Merari -- a son of Levi

were counted
וּפְקוּדֵ֕י (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
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֖ם (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·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 their families,
אֲבֹתָֽם׃ (’ă·ḇō·ṯām)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father


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