Numbers 3:31 nasb — Now their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which t…

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"Now their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the screen, and all the service concerning them;"

— Numbers 3:31, NASB

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Numbers 3 — Context

28

In the numbering of every male from a month old and upward, there were 8,600, performing the duties of the sanctuary.

29

The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the southward side of the tabernacle,

30

and the leader of the fathers' households of the Kohathite families was Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

31

Now their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the screen, and all the service concerning them;

32

and Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest was the chief of the leaders of Levi, and had the oversight of those who perform the duties of the sanctuary.

33

Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites and the family of the Mushites; these were the families of Merari.

34

Their numbered men in the numbering of every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200.

Numbers 3:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:31 say?
Numbers 3:31 in the NASB reads: “Now their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the screen, and all the service concerning them;”
Where is Numbers 3:31 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 31.
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 3:31.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:31 in?
Numbers 3:31 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 3:31?
Numbers 3:31 reads (NASB): “Now their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the screen, and all the service concerning them;” 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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