KJV ORIGINAL
Take also the sum of the sons of Gershon, throughout the houses of their fathers, by their families;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Also count the descendants of Gershon, organizing them by their family groups and clans.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Moses to take a census of the Gershonite families, counting and organizing them by their family lines.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for organizing the Levites who would serve in the tabernacle. The Gershonites were one of three main Levitical clans (along with the Kohathites and Merarites), and each had specific duties in caring for and transporting the portable sanctuary during Israel's wilderness journey. This census was taken while the Israelites were camped at Mount Sinai, preparing for their journey to the Promised Land.
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