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The leader of the Merarite clans was Zuriel son of Abihail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the chief of the fathers’ house of the clans of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari <i>was</i> Zuriel the son of Abihail: <i>these</i> shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The leader of the fathers’ house of the families of Merari <i>was</i> Zuriel the son of Abihail. These <i>were</i> to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the leader of the fathers’ households of the families of Merari <i>was</i> Zuriel the son of Abihail. They were to camp on the northward side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The leader of the fathers&#8217 households of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They were to camp on the northward side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the leader of the fathers’ households of the families of Merari <i>was</i> Zuriel the son of Abihail. They <i>were</i> to camp on the northward side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the leader of the fathers’ households of the families of Merari <i>was</i> Zuriel the son of Abihail. They <i>were</i> to camp on the northward side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The leader of the fathers’ households of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. The Merarites were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The leader of the families of the Merarite clans was Zuriel son of Abihail; they camped on the north side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The leader of the family of the Merarite clans was Zuriel son of Abihail; they camped on the north side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the prince of the fathers' house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: they shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Merarites, under the leadership of Zuriel son of Abihail, were to camp on the north side of the sacred tent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the prince of the fathers' house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: they shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The leader of the Merarite families and households was Zuriel, son of Abihail. They put up their tents on the north side of the tent of meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This clan was to camp on the north side of the Tent, with Zuriel son of Abihail as chief of the clan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The leader of the tribe and family of Merari was Abihail's son Zuriel. The descendants of Merari encamped beside the tent toward the north. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now the leader of the clan of the families of Merari was Zuriel son of Abihail. These were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The prince of the fathers' house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They shall camp on the north side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The prince of the fathers’ house of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail. They shall encamp on the north side of the tabernacle. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the prince of a father’s house for the families of Merari [is] Zuriel son of Abihail; they encamp northward by the side of the Dwelling Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the prince of a father's house for the families of Merari is Zuriel son of Abihail; by the side of the tabernacle they encamp northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the chief of the house of the father to the families of Merari, Zuriel, son of Abihail: by the thigh of the dwelling shall they encamp to the north.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Their prince Suriel the son of Abihaiel: they shall camp on the north side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Their leader is Suriel the son of Abihaiel. They shall make camp on the north side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The leader of the ancestral house of the clans of Merari was Zuriel, son of Abihail. They camped at the north side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The head of the ancestral house of the clans of Merari was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the chief of the house of the fathers of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail; they shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle northward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Ruler of the house of the fathers of the families of Merari: Tsuriel son of Abikhel; they shall be camping on the side of the Tabernacle from the North.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the prince of the fathers' house of the families of Merari being Zuriel the son of Abihail; they were to pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the head of the house of the families of the division of Merari, was Suriel the son of Abichail: they shall encamp by the side of the tabernacle northwards.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/3-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=901" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm">The Merarites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>The number of all the males a month old or more was 6,200. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: ū·nə·śî (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">The leader</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ḇêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the families</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’āḇ (N-ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4848.htm" title="4848: mə·rā·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Merari. From Mrariy; a Merarite, or decendants of Merari.">of the Merarites</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥōṯ (Prep-l:: N-fpc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6700.htm" title="6700: ṣū·rî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- My rock is El, a Levite. From tsuwr and 'el; rock of God; Tsuriel, an Israelite.">was Zuriel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/32.htm" title="32: ’ă·ḇî·ḥā·yil (N-proper-ms) -- Or Abiychayil; from 'ab and chayil; father of might; Abihail or Abichail, the name of three Israelites and two Israelitesses.">of Abihail;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: ya·ḥă·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">they were to camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/6828.htm" title="6828: ṣā·p̄ō·nāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- North. Or tsaphon; from tsaphan; properly, hidden, i.e. Dark; used only of the north as a quarter.">the north</a> <a href="/hebrew/3409.htm" title="3409: ye·reḵ (N-fsc) -- From an unused root meaning to be soft; the thigh; by euphem. The generative parts; figuratively, a shank, flank, side.">side</a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: ham·miš·kān (Art:: N-ms) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">of the tabernacle.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>The duties assigned to the sons of Merari were the tabernacle’s frames, crossbars, posts, bases, and all its equipment—all the service for these items,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-62.htm">1 Chronicles 6:62</a></span><br />The Gershomites, according to their clans, were allotted thirteen cities from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12-13</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-18.htm">Exodus 6:18</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Exodus 6:25</a></span><br />Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-53.htm">Numbers 1:53</a></span><br />But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the Testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the congregation of Israel. So the Levites are responsible for the tabernacle of the Testimony.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-28.htm">Numbers 4:28</a></span><br />This is the service of the Gershonite clans at the Tent of Meeting, and their duties shall be under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-33.htm">Numbers 4:33</a></span><br />This is the service of the Merarite clans according to all their work at the Tent of Meeting, under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/7-8.htm">Numbers 7:8</a></span><br />and he gave the Merarites four carts and eight oxen, as their service required, all under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/10-17.htm">Numbers 10:17</a></span><br />Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-2.htm">Numbers 18:2-3</a></span><br />But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8</a></span><br />At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/21-5.htm">Joshua 21:5</a></span><br />The remaining descendants of Kohath received ten cities by lot from the tribes of Ephraim, Dan, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/6-15.htm">1 Samuel 6:15</a></span><br />And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD and the chest containing the gold objects, and they placed them on the large rock. That day the men of Beth-shemesh offered burnt offerings and made sacrifices to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">1 Kings 8:4</a></span><br />and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-34.htm">2 Chronicles 29:34</a></span><br />However, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had consecrated themselves. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.</p><p class="hdg">shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Numbers 3:28,29</a></b></br> In the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, <i>were</i> eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the sanctuary… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-53.htm">Numbers 1:53</a></b></br> But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony.</p><p class="hdg">northward</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25</a></b></br> The standard of the camp of Dan <i>shall be</i> on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan <i>shall be</i> Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Abihail</a> <a href="/esther/9-29.htm">Ab'ihail</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Households</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/3-20.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Merar'i</a> <a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Merarite</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-11.htm">North</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Side</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Tents</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-29.htm">Abihail</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-29.htm">Ab'ihail</a> <a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/numbers/9-17.htm">Encamped</a> <a href="/numbers/3-39.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/4-2.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/numbers/17-2.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/numbers/3-47.htm">Head</a> <a href="/numbers/4-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/4-2.htm">Households</a> <a href="/numbers/7-11.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Merar'i</a> <a href="/numbers/4-33.htm">Merarite</a> <a href="/numbers/34-7.htm">North</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-3.htm">Northward</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-33.htm">Pitch</a> <a href="/numbers/4-6.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/numbers/7-11.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/6-9.htm">Side</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/9-17.htm">Tents</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">The sons of Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-14.htm">Are numbered by their families</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Of the Merarites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">The place and charge of Moses and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-40.htm">The firstborn are freed by the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-44.htm">The balances are refunded</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for the more structural aspects of the tabernacle, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases. This role highlights the importance of order and support within the community of Israel. The mention of Zuriel as the leader underscores the significance of leadership within the Levitical families, ensuring that the duties assigned by God were carried out efficiently. The name Abihail, meaning "father of might," further emphasizes the strength and authority expected in the leadership of the Merarites. This lineage and leadership structure reflect the organized and hierarchical nature of Israelite society, as established by God through Moses.<p><b>they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.</b><br>The positioning of the Merarites on the north side of the tabernacle is significant in the broader layout of the Israelite camp. Each Levitical family had a designated place around the tabernacle, which was the center of worship and the presence of God among His people. The north side was a strategic location, as it was one of the four cardinal directions that defined the camp's organization. This arrangement ensured that the tabernacle was surrounded and protected by those dedicated to its service. The north side, in particular, may symbolize strength and stability, aligning with the Merarites' responsibilities for the tabernacle's structural components. This placement also reflects the order and precision with which God instructed the Israelites to live, emphasizing the importance of obedience and reverence in their relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zuriel.htm">Zuriel</a></b><br>The leader of the Merarite families, whose name means "my rock is God" in Hebrew. He was responsible for overseeing the duties assigned to his clan in the service of the tabernacle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/merarites.htm">Merarites</a></b><br>One of the three main divisions of the Levites, descended from Merari, the son of Levi. They were tasked with the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abihail.htm">Abihail</a></b><br>The father of Zuriel, whose name means "father of strength" in Hebrew. His lineage is significant in establishing the leadership within the Merarite clan.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/north_side_of_the_tabernacle.htm">North Side of the Tabernacle</a></b><br>The designated camping area for the Merarites, indicating their specific role and position in relation to the tabernacle, which was central to Israel's worship and community life.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites, central to their worship and religious practices during their wilderness journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Zuriel's leadership role among the Merarites emphasizes the importance of godly leadership in fulfilling God's purposes. Leaders are called to guide their people in service and obedience to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/service_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Service in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The Merarites' specific duties remind us that every role in God's kingdom is significant, whether seen or unseen. Faithful service in our assigned tasks contributes to the greater work of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure_in_worship.htm">Order and Structure in Worship</a></b><br>The organized camping and duties around the tabernacle illustrate the importance of order and structure in worship. God is a God of order, and our worship should reflect His nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_legacy.htm">Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Zuriel and Abihail highlights the importance of spiritual heritage and legacy. Our faithfulness can impact future generations in their service to God.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/3-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The leader</span><br /><span class="heb">וּנְשִׂ֤יא</span> <span class="translit">(ū·nə·śî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> </span><span class="str2">An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the families</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵֽית־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Merarites</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרָרִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(mə·rā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4847.htm">Strong's 4847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Merari -- a son of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was Zuriel</span><br /><span class="heb">צוּרִיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(ṣū·rî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6700.htm">Strong's 6700: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zuriel -- 'my rock is El', a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Abihail;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיחָ֑יִל</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·ḥā·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abihail -- 'my father is might', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were to camp</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחֲנ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ya·ḥă·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the north</span><br /><span class="heb">צָפֹֽנָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·p̄ō·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6828.htm">Strong's 6828: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hidden, dark, the north as a, quarter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">side</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶ֧רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ye·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3409.htm">Strong's 3409: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thigh,loin, flank, side</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the tabernacle.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁכָּ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·kān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> </span><span class="str2">A residence, the Tabernacle</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/3-35.htm">Numbers 3:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/3-35.htm">OT Law: Numbers 3:35 The prince of the fathers' house (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/3-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 3:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/3-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 3:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>