1 Chronicles 23:3 nasb — The Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward, and their number by census of men was 38,000.

NASB

"The Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward, and their number by census of men was 38,000."

— 1 Chronicles 23:3, NASB

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1 Chronicles 23 — Context

1

Now when David reached old age, he made his son Solomon king over Israel.

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

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The Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward, and their number by census of men was 38,000.

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Of these, 24,were to oversee the work of the house of the LORD; and 6,000 were officers and judges,

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and 4,were gatekeepers, and 4,000 were praising the LORD with the instruments which David made for giving praise.

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David divided them into divisions according to the sons of Levi: 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 NASB reads: “The Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward, and their number by census of men was 38,000.”
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 (NASB): “The Levites were numbered from thirty years old and upward, and their number by census of men was 38,000.” 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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