Numbers 7:8 kjva — And four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest."

— Numbers 7:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Numbers 7 — Context

5

Take it of them, that they may be to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, to every man according to his service.

6

And Moses took the wagons and the oxen, and gave them unto the Levites.

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Two wagons and four oxen he gave unto the sons of Gershon, according to their service:

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And four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.

9

But unto the sons of Kohath he gave none: because the service of the sanctuary belonging unto them was that they should bear upon their shoulders.

10

And the princes offered for dedicating of the altar in the day that it was anointed, even the princes offered their offering before the altar.

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And the Lord said unto Moses, They shall offer their offering, each prince on his day, for the dedicating of the altar.

Numbers 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 7:8 say?
Numbers 7:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.”
Where is Numbers 7:8 in the Bible?
Numbers 7:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 7, verse 8.
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 7:8.
What translation should I read Numbers 7:8 in?
Numbers 7:8 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 7:8?
Numbers 7:8 reads (KJVA): “And four wagons and eight oxen he gave unto the sons of Merari, according unto their service, under the hand of Ithamar the son of Aaron the priest.” 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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