KJV ORIGINAL
And those that were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred and fifty.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When they counted them by their families, there were 2,750 people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the official count of Levite men from the Kohath family who were qualified to serve in the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Moses' census of the Levite tribe, specifically counting men aged 30-50 from the Kohathite clan who were eligible to serve in God's tabernacle. The Kohathites had the sacred responsibility of carrying the holy objects of the tabernacle, including the ark of the covenant, when Israel moved through the wilderness. This careful counting showed God's order and organization in worship and demonstrated that serving Him required both calling and proper preparation.
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