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.
These are the men who were counted from the families of Gershon's descendants—all who were able to serve in the tent of meeting. Moses and Aaron counted them just as the LORD had commanded.
This verse records the completion of counting the Gershonite men who were qualified to serve God in the tabernacle, done exactly as God had instructed.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the census of the Gershonites, one of the three main clans of the Levites who were responsible for caring for God's tabernacle during Israel's wilderness journey. The Gershonites specifically handled the tabernacle's curtains, coverings, and hangings. This counting took place while the Israelites were camped at Mount Sinai, organizing their community before continuing toward the Promised Land.
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