24 The leader of the families of the Gershonites was Eliasaph son of Lael.

Other Translations of Numbers 3:24

King James Version

24 And the chief of the house of the father of the Gershonites shall be Eliasaph the son of Lael.

English Standard Version

24 with Eliasaph, the son of Lael as chief of the fathers' house of the Gershonites.

The Message

24 led by Eliasaph son of Lael.

New King James Version

24 And the leader of the fathers' house of the Gershonites was Eliasaph the son of Lael.

New Living Translation

24 The leader of the Gershonite clans was Eliasaph son of Lael.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 3:24

Commentary on Numbers 3:14-39

(Read Numbers 3:14-39)

The Levites were in three classes, according to the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari; and these were subdivided into families. The posterity of Moses were not at all honoured or privileged, but stood upon the level with other Levites; thus it was plain, that Moses did not seek the advancement of his own family, or to secure any honours to it. The tribe of Levi was by much the least of all the tribes. God's chosen are but a little flock in comparison with the world.

31 They were responsible for the care of the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain, and everything related to their use.

Other Translations of Numbers 3:31

King James Version

31 And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the hanging, and all the service thereof.

English Standard Version

31 And their guard duty involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the vessels of the sanctuary with which the priests minister, and the screen; all the service connected with these.

The Message

31 They were in charge of caring for the Chest, the Table, the Lampstand, the Altars, the articles of the Sanctuary used in worship, and the screen - everything having to do with these things.

New King James Version

31 Their duty included the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the utensils of the sanctuary with which they ministered, the screen, and all the work relating to them.

New Living Translation

31 These four clans were responsible for the care of the Ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the various articles used in the sanctuary, the inner curtain, and all the equipment related to their use.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 3:31

Commentary on Numbers 3:14-39

(Read Numbers 3:14-39)

The Levites were in three classes, according to the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari; and these were subdivided into families. The posterity of Moses were not at all honoured or privileged, but stood upon the level with other Levites; thus it was plain, that Moses did not seek the advancement of his own family, or to secure any honours to it. The tribe of Levi was by much the least of all the tribes. God's chosen are but a little flock in comparison with the world.

34 The number of all the males a month old or more who were counted was 6,200.

Other Translations of Numbers 3:34

King James Version

34 And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred.

English Standard Version

34 Their listing according to the number of all the males from a month old and upward was 6,200.

The Message

34 The males who were one month and older numbered 6,200.

New King James Version

34 And those who were numbered, according to the number of all the males from a month old and above, were six thousand two hundred.

New Living Translation

34 There were 6,200 males one month old or older among these Merarite clans.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 3:34

Commentary on Numbers 3:14-39

(Read Numbers 3:14-39)

The Levites were in three classes, according to the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari; and these were subdivided into families. The posterity of Moses were not at all honoured or privileged, but stood upon the level with other Levites; thus it was plain, that Moses did not seek the advancement of his own family, or to secure any honours to it. The tribe of Levi was by much the least of all the tribes. God's chosen are but a little flock in comparison with the world.