Numbers 4:23 net — You must number them from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, all who enter the company to do the work of t…

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"You must number them from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, all who enter the company to do the work of the tent of meeting."

— Numbers 4:23, NET Bible

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Numbers 4 — Context

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But the Kohathites are not to go in to watch while the holy things are being covered, or they will die.”

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The Service of the Gershonites Then the LORD spoke to Moses:

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“Also take a census of the Gershonites, by their clans and by their families.

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You must number them from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, all who enter the company to do the work of the tent of meeting.

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This is the service of the families of Gershonites, as they serve and carry it.

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They must carry the curtains for the tabernacle and the tent of meeting with its covering, the covering of fine leather that is over it, the curtains for the entrance of the tent of meeting,

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the hangings for the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance of the gate of the court, which is around the tabernacle and the altar, and their ropes, along with all the furnishings for their service and everything that is made for them. So they are to serve.

Numbers 4:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:23 say?
Numbers 4:23 in the NET Bible reads: “You must number them from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, all who enter the company to do the work of the tent of meeting.”
Where is Numbers 4:23 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 23.
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 4:23.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:23 in?
Numbers 4:23 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 4:23?
Numbers 4:23 reads (NET): “You must number them from thirty years old and upward to fifty years old, all who enter the company to do the work of the tent of meeting.” 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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