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
In the Book of Numbers, during the Israelites' wilderness journey after their exodus from Egypt, God instructed Moses to conduct a census of the Levites to organize their responsibilities for maintaining and transporting the tabernacle, the mobile sanctuary where God dwelt among His people. The sons of Gershon, as one of the Levite clans, were specifically tasked with handling the fabrics and coverings of the tabernacle, ensuring everything was properly cared for during the nation's travels. This numbering was part of a broader divine plan to preserve holiness and order in worship as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land.
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