Numbers 3:34 net — Those of them who were numbered, counting every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200.

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"Those of them who were numbered, counting every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200."

— Numbers 3:34, NET Bible

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Numbers 3 — Context

31

Their responsibilities included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, and the utensils of the sanctuary with which they ministered, the curtain, and all their service.

32

Now the head of all the Levitical leaders was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible for the sanctuary.

33

The Numbering of Merari From Merari came the family of the Mahlites and the family of the Mushites; these were the families of Merari.

34

Those of them who were numbered, counting every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200.

35

Now the leader of the clan of the families of Merari was Zuriel son of Abihail. These were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.

36

The appointed responsibilities of the Merarites included the frames of the tabernacle, its crossbars, its posts, its sockets, its utensils, plus all the service connected with these things,

37

and the pillars of the courtyard all around, with their sockets, their pegs, and their ropes.

Numbers 3:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:34 say?
Numbers 3:34 in the NET Bible reads: “Those of them who were numbered, counting every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200.”
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 (NET): “Those of them who were numbered, counting every male from a month old and upward, were 6,200.” 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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