Numbers 3:34 kjva — And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six t…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred."

— Numbers 3:34, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 3 — Context

31

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 hanging, and all the service thereof.

32

And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be chief over the chief of the Levites, and have the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.

33

Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari.

34

And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred.

35

And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.

36

And under the custody and charge of the sons of Merari shall be the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and the sockets thereof, and all the vessels thereof, and all that serveth thereto,

37

And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.

Numbers 3:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:34 say?
Numbers 3:34 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred.”
Where is Numbers 3:34 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 34.
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 3:34.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:34 in?
Numbers 3:34 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 3:34?
Numbers 3:34 reads (KJVA): “And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two 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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