Numbers 3:22 web — Those who were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those who…

World English Bible

"Those who were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those who were numbered of them were seven thousand five hundred."

— Numbers 3:22, World English Bible

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Numbers 3 — Context

19

The sons of Kohath by their families: Amram, and Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

20

The sons of Merari by their families: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their fathers' houses.

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Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimeites: these are the families of the Gershonites.

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Those who were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those who were numbered of them were seven thousand five hundred.

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The families of the Gershonites shall encamp behind the tabernacle westward.

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The prince of the fathers' house of the Gershonites shall be Eliasaph the son of Lael.

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The duty of the sons of Gershon in the Tent of Meeting shall be the tabernacle, and the tent, its covering, and the screen for the door of the Tent of Meeting,

Numbers 3:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:22 say?
Numbers 3:22 in the World English Bible reads: “Those who were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those who were numbered of them were seven thousand five hundred.”
Where is Numbers 3:22 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 22.
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 3:22.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:22 in?
Numbers 3:22 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 3:22?
Numbers 3:22 reads (WEB): “Those who were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those who were numbered of them were seven thousand five hundred.” 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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