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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Count the Merarites by their clans and families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Now record the names of the members of the clans and families of the Merarite division of the tribe of Levi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“As for the sons of Merari, you shall list them by their clans and their fathers’ houses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their clans and families,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them after their families, by the house of their fathers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“<i>As for</i> the sons of Merari, you shall number them by their families and by their fathers’ house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“<i>As for</i> the sons of Merari, you shall count them by their families, by their fathers’ households;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220As for the sons of Merari, you shall number them by their families, by their fathers&#8217 households;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“<i>As for</i> the sons of Merari, you shall number them by their families, by their fathers’ households;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“<i>As for</i> the sons of Merari, you shall number them by their families, by their fathers’ households;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“As for the sons of Merari, you shall number them by their families (clans), by their fathers’ households;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“As for the Merarites, you are to register them by their clans and their ancestral families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the Merarites, you are to register them by their clans and their ancestral houses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them by their families, by their fathers' houses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them by their families, by their fathers' houses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Register the Merarites by families and households.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD told Moses to take a census of the Levite clan of Merari by subclans and families, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"For the descendants of Merari, number them according to their tribes and ancestral houses <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their clans and families,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their families and by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"As for the sons of Merari, you shall number them by their families, by their fathers' houses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them after their families, by the house of their fathers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“As for the sons of Merari, you shall count them by their families, by their fathers’ houses; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari, by their families, by the house of their fathers—you number them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'The sons of Merari, by their families, by the house of their fathers, thou dost number them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Merari according to their families, according to the house of their fathers, thou shalt review them;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt reckon up the sons of Merari also by the families and houses of their fathers, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, you shall take a census of the sons of Merari, by the families and houses of their fathers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Merarites, too, you shall enroll by clans and ancestral houses,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As for the Merarites, you shall enroll them by their clans and their ancestral houses;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As for the sons of Merari, you shall number them after their families, by the house of their fathers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you shall number the sons of Marari for their families for the house of their fathers.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them by their families, by their fathers' houses;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Merari according to their families, according to the houses of their lineage, take ye the number of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/4-29.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=1302" 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/4.htm">The Duties of the Merarites</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">As for the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4847.htm" title="4847: mə·rā·rî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From marar; bitter; Merari, an Israelite.">of Merari,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: tip̄·qōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">you are to number</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯām (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">by their clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇō·ṯām (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">and families,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: lə·ḇêṯ- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house."></a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting.…<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="/numbers/3-6.htm">Numbers 3:6-8</a></span><br />“Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. / They are to perform duties for him and for the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting, attending to the service of the tabernacle. / They shall take care of all the furnishings of the Tent of Meeting and fulfill obligations for the Israelites by attending to the service of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-24.htm">Numbers 8:24-26</a></span><br />“This applies to the Levites: Men twenty-five years of age or older shall enter to perform the service in the work at the Tent of Meeting. / But at the age of fifty, they must retire from performing the work and no longer serve. / After that, they may assist their brothers in fulfilling their duties at the Tent of Meeting, but they themselves are not to do the work. This is how you are to assign responsibilities to the Levites.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-3.htm">1 Chronicles 23:3-6</a></span><br />The Levites thirty years of age or older were counted, and the total number of men was 38,000. / “Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges, / 4,000 are to be gatekeepers, and 4,000 are to praise the LORD with the instruments I have made for giving praise.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24-32</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. / For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever. / So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-12.htm">1 Chronicles 26:12-19</a></span><br />These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their relatives did. / They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. / The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. ...<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="/exodus/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a></span><br />“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-5.htm">Leviticus 8:5-9</a></span><br />And Moses said to them, “This is what the LORD has commanded to be done.” / Then Moses presented Aaron and his sons and washed them with water. / He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/10-8.htm">Leviticus 10:8-11</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Aaron, / “You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come. / You must distinguish between the holy and the common, between the clean and the unclean, ...<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/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">Ezra 8:15-20</a></span><br />Now I assembled these exiles at the canal that flows to Ahava, and we camped there three days. And when I searched among the people and priests, I found no Levites there. / Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan. / And I sent them to Iddo, the leader at Casiphia, with a message for him and his kinsmen, the temple servants at Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As for the sons of Merari, you shall number them after their families, by the house of their fathers;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Numbers 3:33-35</a></b></br> Of Merari <i>was</i> the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these <i>are</i> the families of Merari… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/4-28.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/4-23.htm">Count</a> <a href="/numbers/4-28.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/4-22.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/numbers/4-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/4-22.htm">Households</a> <a href="/numbers/4-22.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Merar'i</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Merarites</a> <a href="/numbers/4-22.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/numbers/4-22.htm">Order</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/4-33.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/4-30.htm">Count</a> <a href="/numbers/4-33.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Households</a> <a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/numbers/4-33.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/numbers/4-33.htm">Merar'i</a> <a href="/numbers/4-42.htm">Merarites</a> <a href="/numbers/4-32.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/numbers/4-37.htm">Order</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-1.htm">The age at which the Levites were to serve, and the duration of the service</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-4.htm">The duty of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">The charge of Eleazar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-17.htm">The office of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-21.htm">The duty of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-29.htm">Of the Merarites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">The number of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-38.htm">Of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/4-42.htm">And of the Merarites</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As for the sons of Merari</b><br>The sons of Merari were one of the three Levitical families responsible for the care and transportation of the Tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Merari was the third son of Levi, and his descendants were assigned specific duties related to the Tabernacle's structure. This highlights the organized and detailed nature of worship in ancient Israel, emphasizing the importance of each family's role in maintaining the sacred space. The Merarites' responsibilities included the transportation of the Tabernacle's frames, crossbars, posts, and bases, which were essential for the stability and integrity of the structure.<p><b>you are to number them</b><br>The act of numbering, or taking a census, was a common practice in ancient Israel, often used to organize and prepare for specific tasks or military endeavors. In this context, numbering the sons of Merari was necessary to ensure that there were enough able-bodied men to fulfill their duties related to the Tabernacle. This census was not merely a logistical exercise but also a spiritual one, as it underscored the importance of each individual's contribution to the community's worship and service to God. The census also reflects God's orderliness and the importance of accountability within the community.<p><b>by their clans and families</b><br>The emphasis on clans and families highlights the tribal and familial structure of ancient Israelite society. Each clan and family had specific roles and responsibilities, and this organization was crucial for maintaining order and efficiency. The Merarites, like other Levites, were divided into smaller family units, each with its own leadership and tasks. This structure ensured that the duties related to the Tabernacle were carried out with precision and care. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's covenant with Israel, which was often expressed through familial and tribal relationships. The focus on clans and families underscores the communal nature of worship and service, where each member's contribution was vital to the whole.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_merari.htm">Sons of Merari</a></b><br>Merari was one of the sons of Levi, making his descendants part of the Levitical tribe. The Merarites were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/levitical_census.htm">Levitical Census</a></b><br>This event involves the counting and organizing of the Levites, specifically the sons of Merari, for their service in the tabernacle. This census was part of a larger organizational effort to ensure the tabernacle was properly maintained and transported.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. The tabernacle was central to Israelite worship and required meticulous care and transportation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_and_organization.htm">The Importance of Order and Organization</a></b><br>God values order and structure, as seen in the detailed instructions for the Levites. This reflects His nature and the importance of organization in our spiritual and communal lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/every_role_is_significant.htm">Every Role is Significant</a></b><br>The Merarites had specific duties that were crucial for the functioning of the tabernacle. This teaches us that every role in the body of Christ is important, no matter how behind-the-scenes it may seem.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The Merarites' commitment to their responsibilities is a model of faithfulness. We are called to be faithful in whatever tasks God assigns us, trusting that they contribute to His greater plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_legacy_of_service.htm">Generational Legacy of Service</a></b><br>The duties of the Merarites were passed down through generations, highlighting the importance of instilling a legacy of service and faithfulness in our families.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_support_numbers_29.htm">Is there any archaeological record corroborating the elaborate sacrificial system described in Numbers 29?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_numbers_26_genealogies_align_or_differ.htm">Do the detailed genealogies in Numbers 26 align consistently with other biblical genealogies, or are there discrepancies that suggest later editing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_merarites'_age_range_for_duties.htm">Numbers 4:29-30 - Why does God prescribe a seemingly arbitrary age range for the Merarites' duties, and does this contradict other biblical texts about priestly service?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_numbers_29_offerings_conflict_with_isaiah.htm">How do the repeated animal offerings in Numbers 29 align or conflict with the later prophetic criticism of sacrifices (e.g., Isaiah 1:11)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/4-29.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">As for the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural 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 Merari,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרָרִ֑י</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">you are to register</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּפְקֹ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(tip̄·qōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> </span><span class="str2">To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them by their clans</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and families,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבֹתָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/4-29.htm">Numbers 4:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/4-29.htm">Numbers 4:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/4-29.htm">Numbers 4:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/4-29.htm">Numbers 4:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/4-29.htm">Numbers 4:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/4-29.htm">Numbers 4:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/4-29.htm">Numbers 4:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/4-29.htm">Numbers 4:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/4-29.htm">Numbers 4:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/4-29.htm">Numbers 4:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/4-29.htm">OT Law: Numbers 4:29 As for the sons of Merari you (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/4-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 4:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 4:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/4-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 4:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 4:30" /></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>