Numbers 3:7 net — They are responsible for his needs and the needs of the whole community before the tent of meeting, by attending to the…

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"They are responsible for his needs and the needs of the whole community before the tent of meeting, by attending to the service of the tabernacle."

— Numbers 3:7, NET Bible

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Numbers 3 — Context

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Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD when they offered strange fire before the LORD in the desert of Sinai, and they had no children. So Eleazar and Ithamar ministered as priests in the presence of Aaron their father.

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The Assignment of the Levites The LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may serve him.

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They are responsible for his needs and the needs of the whole community before the tent of meeting, by attending to the service of the tabernacle.

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And they are responsible for all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, and for the needs of the Israelites, as they serve in the tabernacle.

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You are to assign the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they will be assigned exclusively to him out of all the Israelites.

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So you are to appoint Aaron and his sons, and they will be responsible for their priesthood, but the unauthorized person who comes near must be put to death.”

Numbers 3:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:7 say?
Numbers 3:7 in the NET Bible reads: “They are responsible for his needs and the needs of the whole community before the tent of meeting, by attending to the service of the tabernacle.”
Where is Numbers 3:7 in the Bible?
Numbers 3:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 7.
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 3:7.
What translation should I read Numbers 3:7 in?
Numbers 3:7 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 3:7?
Numbers 3:7 reads (NET): “They are responsible for his needs and the needs of the whole community before the tent of meeting, by attending to the service of the tabernacle.” 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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