Numbers 2:33 web — But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as Yahweh commanded Moses.

World English Bible

"But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as Yahweh commanded Moses."

— Numbers 2:33, World English Bible

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Numbers 2 — Context

30

His division, and those who were numbered of them, were fifty-three thousand four hundred.

31

"All who were numbered of the camp of Dan were one hundred fifty-seven thousand six hundred. They shall set out last by their standards."

32

These are those who were numbered of the children of Israel by their fathers' houses. All who were numbered of the camps according to their armies were six hundred three thousand five hundred fifty.

33

But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as Yahweh commanded Moses.

34

Thus the children of Israel did. According to all that Yahweh commanded Moses, so they encamped by their standards, and so they set out, everyone by their families, according to their fathers' houses.

Numbers 2:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 2:33 say?
Numbers 2:33 in the World English Bible reads: “But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as Yahweh commanded Moses.”
Where is Numbers 2:33 in the Bible?
Numbers 2:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 2, verse 33.
Who wrote Numbers?
Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Numbers about?
Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.
What are the major themes of Numbers?
Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 2:33.
What translation should I read Numbers 2:33 in?
Numbers 2:33 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 Numbers 2:33?
Numbers 2:33 reads (WEB): “But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as Yahweh commanded Moses.” 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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