Numbers 4:34-49 And Moses and Aaron and the chief of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites after their families… Looking at the relation of the numbers to the service required of them we discover illustrations of — I. THE WISDOM OF GOD. "By this diversity of numbers among the Levite families," saith Trapp, "God showeth His wisdom in fitting men for the work whereunto He hath appointed them, whether it requireth multitude or gifts" (1 Corinthians 12:8-12). Every one hath his own share; all are not alike gifted." II. THE REASONABLENESS OF THE DIVINE REQUIREMENTS. "Though the sum total of effective Levites," says Greenfield, "was very small compared with that of the other tribes: yet they would be far more than could be employed at once in this service. But they might carry by turns and ease one another, and thus do the whole expeditiously and cheerfully. They would also have their own tents to remove, and their own families to take care of." There was an ample number for the performance of the work; and its distribution amongst so many would render it comparatively easy to every one. God's claims upon us and our service are in the highest degree reasonable. He is a kind and gracious Master. III. THE EXEMPLARY OBEDIENCE OF THE SERVANTS OF THE LORD. (W. Jones.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Moses and Aaron and the chief of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites after their families, and after the house of their fathers, |
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