Numbers 3:22
New International Version
The number of all the males a month old or more who were counted was 7,500.

New Living Translation
There were 7,500 males one month old or older among these Gershonite clans.

English Standard Version
Their listing according to the number of all the males from a month old and upward was7,500.00

Berean Standard Bible
The number of all the males a month old or more was 7,500.

King James Bible
Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that were numbered of them were seven thousand and five hundred.

New King James Version
Those who were numbered, according to the number of all the males from a month old and above—of those who were numbered there were seven thousand five hundred.

New American Standard Bible
Their numbered men, in the counting of every male from a month old and upward, their numbered men were 7,500.

NASB 1995
Their numbered men, in the numbering of every male from a month old and upward, even their numbered men were 7,500.

NASB 1977
Their numbered men, in the numbering of every male from a month old and upward, even their numbered men were 7,500.

Legacy Standard Bible
Their numbered men, in the numbering of every male from a month old and upward, even their numbered men were 7,500.

Amplified Bible
The males who were numbered, every male from a month old and upward totaled 7,500.

Christian Standard Bible
Those registered, counting every male one month old or more, numbered 7,500.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Those registered, counting every male one month old or more, numbered 7,500.

American Standard Version
Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that were numbered of them were seven thousand and five hundred.

Contemporary English Version
and they had 7,500 men and boys at least one month old.

English Revised Version
Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that were numbered of them were seven thousand and five hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total number of all the males at least one month old was 7,500.

Good News Translation
The total number of males one month old or older that were enrolled was 7,500.

International Standard Version
all the males a month old and above numbered 7,500.

Majority Standard Bible
The number of all the males a month old or more was 7,500.

NET Bible
Those of them who were numbered, counting every male from a month old and upward, were 7,500.

New Heart English Bible
Those who were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those who were numbered of them were seven thousand five hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that were numbered of them, were seven thousand and five hundred.

World English Bible
Those who were counted of them, according to the number of all the males from a month old and upward, even those who were counted of them were seven thousand five hundred.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Their numbered ones, in number, every male from a son of a month and upward, their numbered ones [are] seven thousand and five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation
Their numbered ones, in number, every male from a son of a month and upward, their numbered ones are seven thousand and five hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
They being reviewed according to the number of every male, from the son of a month and above, they being reviewed, seven thousand and five hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of which were numbered, people of the male sex from one month and upward, seven thousand five hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The people of these were numbered, of the male sex, from one month and above: seven thousand five hundred.

New American Bible
Their enrollment, registering every male of a month or more, was seven thousand five hundred.

New Revised Standard Version
Their enrollment, counting all the males from a month old and upward, was seven thousand five hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Their number, according to the number of all the males from a month old and upward was seven thousand and five hundred.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And their number in the number of every male from a son of a month and above: seven thousand and five hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that were numbered of them were seven thousand and five hundred.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The numbering of them according to the number of every male from a month old and upwards, their numbering was seven thousand and five hundred.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Gershonites
21From Gershon came the Libnite clan and the Shimeite clan; these were the Gershonite clans. 22The number of all the males a month old or more was 7,500 23The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle,…

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-19
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...

Numbers 1:47-54
The Levites, however, were not numbered along with them by the tribe of their fathers. / For the LORD had said to Moses: / “Do not number the tribe of Levi in the census with the other Israelites. ...

Numbers 4:1-3
Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “Take a census of the Kohathites among the Levites by their clans and families, / men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

Numbers 8:5-26
Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. ...

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / 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. ...

1 Chronicles 23:3-6
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.” ...

1 Chronicles 23:24-32
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.” ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-19
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. ...

1 Chronicles 26:12-19
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. ...

2 Chronicles 29:11
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.”

Hebrews 7:11-14
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...

Hebrews 7:23-28
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...

Hebrews 8:1-6
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. / And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. ...

Hebrews 9:1-10
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. / A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, ...

Hebrews 9:23-28
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. / For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. / Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that were numbered of them were seven thousand and five hundred.

from a month old.

Numbers 4:38-40
And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers, …

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1. The sons of Aaron
5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn
14. Are numbered by their families
21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites
27. Of the Kohathites
33. Of the Merarites
38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron
40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites
44. The balances are refunded














The number of all the males
This phrase indicates a census or counting, which was a common practice in ancient Israel for organizational and military purposes. The Hebrew word for "number" is "מִסְפָּר" (mispar), which signifies an exact count, emphasizing the importance of order and structure within the community. In the context of the Levites, this counting underscores their unique role and dedication to the service of the Tabernacle, setting them apart from the other tribes of Israel.

a month old or more
The specification of "a month old or more" highlights the beginning of life in a communal and religious sense. In ancient Israel, a child was not considered fully part of the community until they survived the first month, a time of high infant mortality. This phrase underscores the sanctity of life and the importance of each individual in the eyes of God. It also reflects the Levites' lifelong dedication to their sacred duties, beginning from a very young age.

was 7,500
The number "7,500" is significant in its specificity, reflecting the precision and care with which God instructed the Israelites to organize their community. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, suggesting that the Levites' service was complete and sufficient for the needs of the Tabernacle. This precise count also illustrates God's provision and the fulfillment of His promises to His people, ensuring that there were enough Levites to carry out the necessary religious functions.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The number
פְּקֻדֵיהֶם֙ (pə·qu·ḏê·hem)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

of all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the males
זָכָ֔ר (zā·ḵār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2145: Remembered, a male

a month old
מִבֶּן־ (mib·ben-)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

or more
וָמָ֑עְלָה (wā·mā·‘ə·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4605: The upper part, with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top

was
פְּקֻ֣דֵיהֶ֔ם (pə·qu·ḏê·hem)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

7,500
שִׁבְעַ֥ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number


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