Numbers 3:32 cpdv — But the leader of the leaders of the Levites, Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, shall be over those who watch over t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But the leader of the leaders of the Levites, Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, shall be over those who watch over the care of the Sanctuary. "

— Numbers 3:32, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Numbers 3 — Context

29

and they shall encamp toward the south side.

30

And their leader shall be Elisaphan the son of Uzziel.

31

And they shall take care of the ark, and the table and the lampstand, the altars and the vessels of the Sanctuary, by which they minister, and the veil, and all the articles of this kind.

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But the leader of the leaders of the Levites, Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, shall be over those who watch over the care of the Sanctuary.

33

And truly, from Merari are the peoples of the Mahlites and Mushites, having been counted by their names,

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all those of the male gender, from one month and above: six thousand two hundred.

35

Their leader is Suriel the son of Abihaiel. They shall make camp on the north side.

Numbers 3:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:32 say?
Numbers 3:32 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But the leader of the leaders of the Levites, Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, shall be over those who watch over the care of the Sanctuary. ”
Where is Numbers 3:32 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 32.
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 3:32.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:32 in?
Numbers 3:32 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 3:32?
Numbers 3:32 reads (CPDV): “But the leader of the leaders of the Levites, Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest, shall be over those who watch over the care 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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