For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:
According to David's final instructions, the Levites were counted starting from those who were twenty years old and older.
This verse explains that King David changed the age requirement for Levite service from thirty to twenty years old in his final commands.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the organizational changes King David made near the end of his life as he prepared for the temple that his son Solomon would build. Originally, Levites began their temple service at age thirty, but David lowered the age to twenty to ensure there would be enough workers for the expanded temple duties. The Levites were the tribe set apart to serve in religious duties, including caring for the tabernacle and later the temple.
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