1 Chronicles 23:3 kjv — Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was…

King James Version

"Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand."

— 1 Chronicles 23:3, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 23 — Context

1

So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.

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And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites.

3

Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.

4

Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house of the Lord; and six thousand were officers and judges:

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Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the Lord with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.

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And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

1 Chronicles 23:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 23:3 say?
1 Chronicles 23:3 in the King James Version reads: “Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 23:3 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 23:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 23, verse 3.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 23:3.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 23:3 in?
1 Chronicles 23:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 23:3?
1 Chronicles 23:3 reads (KJV): “Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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