Numbers 3:28 asv — According to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, there were eight thousand and six hundred, keepi…

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"According to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, there were eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the sanctuary. "

— Numbers 3:28, American Standard Version

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Numbers 3 — Context

25

And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tent of meeting shall be the tabernacle, and the Tent, the covering thereof, and the screen for the door of the tent of meeting,

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and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the door of the court, which is by the tabernacle, and by the altar round about, and the cords of it for all the service thereof.

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And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.

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According to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, there were eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the sanctuary.

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The families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle southward.

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And the prince of the fathers’ house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

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And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the screen, and all the service thereof.

Numbers 3:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:28 say?
Numbers 3:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “According to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, there were eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the sanctuary. ”
Where is Numbers 3:28 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 28.
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 3:28.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:28 in?
Numbers 3:28 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 3:28?
Numbers 3:28 reads (ASV): “According to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, there were eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the sanctuary. ” 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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