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1	Now these are the records of the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day when the LORD spoke [by special revelation] with Moses on Mount Sinai.	These are the generations of Aaron and Moses at the time when the LORD spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai.	This is the account of the family of Aaron and Moses at the time the LORD spoke to Moses at Mount Sinai.
2	These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.	These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.	The names of the sons of Aaron were Nadab the firstborn and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
3	These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests who were anointed, whom Aaron consecrated and ordained to minister in the priest’s office.	These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the anointed priests, whom he ordained to serve as priests.	Those were the names of Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.
4	But Nadab and Abihu died in the presence of the LORD when they offered strange (unholy, unacceptable, inappropriate) fire before the LORD in the Wilderness of Sinai; and they had no sons. So Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests in the presence and under the supervision of Aaron their father.	But Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD when they offered unauthorized fire before the LORD in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children. So Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests in the lifetime of Aaron their father.	Nadab and Abihu, however, died before the LORD when they made an offering with unauthorized fire before him in the Desert of Sinai. They had no sons, so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron.
5	Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,	And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,	The LORD said to Moses,
6	“Bring the tribe of Levi near and present them before Aaron the priest, so that they may serve him.	“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him.	“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him.
7	They shall carry out the duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, doing the service of the tabernacle.	They shall keep guard over him and over the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, as they minister at the tabernacle.	They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community at the tent of meeting by doing the work of the tabernacle.
8	They shall also take care of all the furnishings and utensils of the Tent of Meeting, and [attend to] the duties of the Israelites, doing the service of the tabernacle.	They shall guard all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, and keep guard over the people of Israel as they minister at the tabernacle.	They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, fulfilling the obligations of the Israelites by doing the work of the tabernacle.
9	You shall give the Levites to Aaron and to his sons [as servants and helpers]; they are to be given wholly to him from among the Israelites.	And you shall give the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they are wholly given to him from among the people of Israel.	Give the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they are the Israelites who are to be given wholly to him.
10	So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall observe and attend to their priesthood; but the layman (non-Levite) who approaches [the holy things] shall be put to death.”	And you shall appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall guard their priesthood. But if any outsider comes near, he shall be put to death.”	Appoint Aaron and his sons to serve as priests; anyone else who approaches the sanctuary is to be put to death.”
11	Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,	And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,	The LORD also said to Moses,
12	“Behold, I have taken the Levites from among the sons of Israel instead of and as a substitute for every firstborn, that is, the first that opens the womb among the Israelites. So the Levites shall be Mine,	“Behold, I have taken the Levites from among the people of Israel instead of every firstborn who opens the womb among the people of Israel. The Levites shall be mine,	“I have taken the Levites from among the Israelites in place of the first male offspring of every Israelite woman. The Levites are mine,
13	for all the firstborn are Mine. On the day that I killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, I consecrated for Myself all the firstborn in Israel, both man and animal. They shall be mine; I am the LORD.”	for all the firstborn are mine. On the day that I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, I consecrated for my own all the firstborn in Israel, both of man and of beast. They shall be mine: I am the LORD.”	for all the firstborn are mine. When I struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, I set apart for myself every firstborn in Israel, whether human or animal. They are to be mine. I am the LORD.”
14	Then the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai, saying,	And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,	The LORD said to Moses in the Desert of Sinai,
15	“Number the sons of Levi by their fathers’ households, by their families (clans). You shall number every male from a month old and upward.”	“List the sons of Levi, by fathers’ houses and by clans; every male from a month old and upward you shall list.”	“Count the Levites by their families and clans. Count every male a month old or more.”
16	So Moses numbered them just as he was commanded by the word (mouth) of the LORD.	So Moses listed them according to the word of the LORD, as he was commanded.	So Moses counted them, as he was commanded by the word of the LORD.
17	These are the [three] sons of Levi by their names: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.	And these were the sons of Levi by their names: Gershon and Kohath and Merari.	These were the names of the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath and Merari.
18	These are the names of the [two] sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei;	And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei.	These were the names of the Gershonite clans: Libni and Shimei.
19	and the [four] sons of Kohath by their families: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel;	And the sons of Kohath by their clans: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.	The Kohathite clans: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.
20	and the [two] sons of Merari by their families: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites by their fathers’ households.	And the sons of Merari by their clans: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites, by their fathers’ houses.	The Merarite clans: Mahli and Mushi. These were the Levite clans, according to their families.
21	Of Gershon were the families of the Libnites and of the Shimeites. These are the families of the Gershonites.	To Gershon belonged the clan of the Libnites and the clan of the Shimeites; these were the clans of the Gershonites.	To Gershon belonged the clans of the Libnites and Shimeites; these were the Gershonite clans.
22	The males who were numbered, every male from a month old and upward totaled 7,500.	Their listing according to the number of all the males from a month old and upward was7,500.00	The number of all the males a month old or more who were counted was 7,500.
23	The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle on the west,	The clans of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle on the west,	The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle.
24	and the leader of the fathers’ households of the Gershonites was Eliasaph the son of Lael.	with Eliasaph, the son of Lael as chief of the fathers’ house of the Gershonites.	The leader of the families of the Gershonites was Eliasaph son of Lael.
25	Now the responsibilities of the sons of Gershon in the Tent of Meeting involved the tabernacle and the tent, its covering, and the curtain for the doorway of the Tent of Meeting,	And the guard duty of the sons of Gershon in the tent of meeting involved the tabernacle, the tent with its covering, the screen for the entrance of the tent of meeting,	At the tent of meeting the Gershonites were responsible for the care of the tabernacle and tent, its coverings, the curtain at the entrance to the tent of meeting,
26	and the hangings of the courtyard, the curtain for the doorway of the courtyard which is around the tabernacle and the altar, its tent ropes, and all the service concerning them.	the hangings of the court, the screen for the door of the court that is around the tabernacle and the altar, and its cords—all the service connected with these.	the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard surrounding the tabernacle and altar, and the ropes—and everything related to their use.
27	Of Kohath were the families of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these are the families of the Kohathites.	To Kohath belonged the clan of the Amramites and the clan of the Izharites and the clan of the Hebronites and the clan of the Uzzielites; these are the clans of the Kohathites.	To Kohath belonged the clans of the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites and Uzzielites; these were the Kohathite clans.
28	The males who were numbered, every male from a month old and upward totaled 8,600, attending to the duties of the sanctuary.	According to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, there were 8,600, keeping guard over the sanctuary.	The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. The Kohathites were responsible for the care of the sanctuary.
29	The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,	The clans of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,	The Kohathite clans were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle.
30	and the leader of the fathers’ households of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.	with Elizaphan the son of Uzziel as chief of the fathers’ house of the clans of the Kohathites.	The leader of the families of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.
31	Now their responsibilities involved the ark, the table [on which the bread of the Presence was placed], the lampstand, the altars, the utensils of the sanctuary with which the priests minister, and the curtain, and all the service concerning them.	And their guard duty involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the vessels of the sanctuary with which the priests minister, and the screen; all the service connected with these.	They were responsible for the care of the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain, and everything related to their use.
32	Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, was chief of the leaders of the Levites; he supervised those who performed the duties of the sanctuary.	And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest was to be chief over the chiefs of the Levites, and to have oversight of those who kept guard over the sanctuary.	The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron, the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible for the care of the sanctuary.
33	Of Merari were the families of the Mahlites and the Mushites; these are the families of Merari.	To Merari belonged the clan of the Mahlites and the clan of the Mushites: these are the clans of Merari.	To Merari belonged the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites; these were the Merarite clans.
34	The males who were numbered, every male from a month old and upward totaled 6,200.	Their listing according to the number of all the males from a month old and upward was 6,200.	The number of all the males a month old or more who were counted was 6,200.
35	The leader of the fathers’ households of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. The Merarites were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.	And the chief of the fathers’ house of the clans of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.	The leader of the families of the Merarite clans was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.
36	Now the appointed responsibilities of the sons of Merari involved the frames of the tabernacle, its bars, its pillars, its sockets or bases, and all the equipment, and all the service concerning them,	And the appointed guard duty of the sons of Merari involved the frames of the tabernacle, the bars, the pillars, the bases, and all their accessories; all the service connected with these;	The Merarites were appointed to take care of the frames of the tabernacle, its crossbars, posts, bases, all its equipment, and everything related to their use,
37	and the pillars around the courtyard with their bases and their pegs and their cords (tent ropes).	also the pillars around the court, with their bases and pegs and cords.	as well as the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their bases, tent pegs and ropes.
38	Now those to camp before the tabernacle toward the east, before the Tent of Meeting, toward the sunrise, were to be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, performing the duties of the sanctuary for whatever was required of the Israelites; and the layman (non-Levite) who approached [the sanctuary] was to be put to death.	Those who were to camp before the tabernacle on the east, before the tent of meeting toward the sunrise, were Moses and Aaron and his sons, guarding the sanctuary itself, to protect the people of Israel. And any outsider who came near was to be put to death.	Moses and Aaron and his sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, in front of the tent of meeting. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary on behalf of the Israelites. Anyone else who approached the sanctuary was to be put to death.
39	All the men of the Levites whom Moses and Aaron numbered at the command of the LORD, by their families, every male from a month old and upward, were 22,000.	All those listed among the Levites, whom Moses and Aaron listed at the commandment of the LORD, by clans, all the males from a month old and upward, were 22,000.	The total number of Levites counted at the LORD’s command by Moses and Aaron according to their clans, including every male a month old or more, was 22,000.
40	Then the LORD said to Moses, “Number every firstborn male of the Israelites from a month old and upward, and make a list of their names.	And the LORD said to Moses, “List all the firstborn males of the people of Israel, from a month old and upward, taking the number of their names.	The LORD said to Moses, “Count all the firstborn Israelite males who are a month old or more and make a list of their names.
41	You shall take the Levites for Me instead of and as a substitute for all the firstborn among the Israelites. I am the LORD; and you shall take the cattle of the Levites instead of and as a substitute for all the firstborn among the cattle of the Israelites.”	And you shall take the Levites for me—I am the LORD—instead of all the firstborn among the people of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the cattle of the people of Israel.”	Take the Levites for me in place of all the firstborn of the Israelites, and the livestock of the Levites in place of all the firstborn of the livestock of the Israelites. I am the LORD.”
42	So Moses numbered all the firstborn among the Israelites, just as the LORD had commanded him;	So Moses listed all the firstborn among the people of Israel, as the LORD commanded him.	So Moses counted all the firstborn of the Israelites, as the LORD commanded him.
43	and all the firstborn males from a month old and upward as numbered were 22,273 [273 more than the Levites].	And all the firstborn males, according to the number of names, from a month old and upward as listed were 22,273.	The total number of firstborn males a month old or more, listed by name, was 22,273.
44	Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,	And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,	The LORD also said to Moses,
45	“Take the Levites [for Me] instead of all the firstborn among the sons of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle. And the Levites shall be Mine. I am the LORD.	“Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the people of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle. The Levites shall be mine: I am the LORD.	“Take the Levites in place of all the firstborn of Israel, and the livestock of the Levites in place of their livestock. The Levites are to be mine. I am the LORD.
46	For the ransom (redemption price) of the 273 of the firstborn of the Israelites who outnumber the Levites,	And as the redemption price for the 273 of the firstborn of the people of Israel, over and above the number of the male Levites,	To redeem the 273 firstborn Israelites who exceed the number of the Levites,
47	you shall take five shekels apiece, per head, you shall take them in terms of the sanctuary shekel (the shekel is twenty gerahs),	you shall take five shekels per head; you shall take them according to the shekel of the sanctuary (the shekel of twenty gerahs),	collect five shekels for each one, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs.
48	and give the money, the ransom (redemption price) of those who outnumber the Levites to Aaron and to his sons.”	and give the money to Aaron and his sons as the redemption price for those who are over.”	Give the money for the redemption of the additional Israelites to Aaron and his sons.”
49	So Moses took the ransom (redemption) money from those who were in excess, beyond those ransomed by the Levites;	So Moses took the redemption money from those who were over and above those redeemed by the Levites.	So Moses collected the redemption money from those who exceeded the number redeemed by the Levites.
50	from the firstborn of the Israelites he took the money in terms of the sanctuary shekel, 1,365 shekels.	From the firstborn of the people of Israel he took the money, 1,365 shekels, by the shekel of the sanctuary.	From the firstborn of the Israelites he collected silver weighing 1,365 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel.
51	Then Moses gave the ransom money to Aaron and to his sons at the command of the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.	And Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.	Moses gave the redemption money to Aaron and his sons, as he was commanded by the word of the LORD.
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