Numbers 4:29 net — The Service of the Merarites“As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their families and by their clans.

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"The Service of the Merarites“As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their families and by their clans."

— Numbers 4:29, NET Bible

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Numbers 4 — Context

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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.

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“All the service of the Gershonites, whether carrying loads or for any of their work, will be at the direction of Aaron and his sons. You will assign them all their tasks as their responsibility.

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This is the service of the families of the Gershonites concerning the tent of meeting. Their responsibilities will be under the authority of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.

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The Service of the Merarites“As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their families and by their clans.

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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 what they are responsible to carry as their entire service in the tent of meeting: the frames of the tabernacle, its crossbars, its posts, its sockets,

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and the posts of the surrounding courtyard with their sockets, tent pegs, and ropes, along with all their furnishings and everything for their service. You are to assign by names the items that each man is responsible to carry.

Numbers 4:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:29 say?
Numbers 4:29 in the NET Bible reads: “The Service of the Merarites“As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their families and by their clans.”
Where is Numbers 4:29 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 29.
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 4:29.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:29 in?
Numbers 4:29 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 4:29?
Numbers 4:29 reads (NET): “The Service of the Merarites“As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their families and by their clans.” 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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