These be those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.
These are the men who were counted from the families of Merari's descendants, whom Moses and Aaron counted just as the LORD had commanded through Moses.
This verse records the completion of counting the Merarite families, showing that Moses and Aaron carefully followed God's specific instructions for organizing the Levites.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God commanded Moses to conduct a census of the Levites to organize their roles in maintaining and transporting the tabernacle during the Israelites' wilderness journeys. The Merarites, as one of the three main families of Levi, were specifically responsible for carrying the tabernacle's frames, bars, and cords, ensuring everything was handled according to God's precise instructions. This verse records the completion of that census for the Merari families, emphasizing divine order in the priestly service.
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