All that were numbered of the Levites, which Moses and Aaron numbered at the commandment of the LORD, throughout their families, all the males from a month old and upward, were twenty and two thousand.
The total number of Levites that Moses and Aaron counted, following the LORD's command, was 22,000. This count included all males from one month old and older, organized by their family groups.
This verse records that Moses and Aaron counted 22,000 Levite males of all ages, as God had instructed them to do.
📚 Historical Context
This census took place during Israel's time in the wilderness after leaving Egypt, when God was organizing the tribes for their journey to the Promised Land. The Levites were set apart as the priestly tribe, responsible for caring for the tabernacle and leading worship. Unlike other tribes counted for military service, Levites were counted from infancy because their calling was religious rather than military.
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