Numbers 4:2 kjva — Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,"

— Numbers 4:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 4 — Context

1

And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

2

Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,

3

From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.

4

This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things:

5

And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it:

Numbers 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:2 say?
Numbers 4:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,”
Where is Numbers 4:2 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 2.
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 4:2.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:2 in?
Numbers 4:2 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 4:2?
Numbers 4:2 reads (KJVA): “Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,” 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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