Numbers 4:39 kjva — From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in t…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,"

— Numbers 4:39, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 4 — Context

36

And those that were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred and fifty.

37

These were they that were numbered of the families of the Kohathites, all that might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, which Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the Lord by the hand of Moses.

38

And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers,

39

From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,

40

Even those that were numbered of them, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers, were two thousand and six hundred and thirty.

41

These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, of all that might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, whom Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the Lord.

42

And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,

Numbers 4:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 4:39 say?
Numbers 4:39 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,”
Where is Numbers 4:39 in the Bible?
Numbers 4:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 4, verse 39.
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 4:39.
What translation should I read Numbers 4:39 in?
Numbers 4:39 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 4:39?
Numbers 4:39 reads (KJVA): “From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,” 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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