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The Levites, however, were not numbered along with them by the tribe of their fathers.

But the Levites were not counted among the other Israelites, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests.

These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei.

The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families.

And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families.

From Gershon came the Libnite clan and the Shimeite clan; these were the Gershonite clans.

The Gershonite clans were to camp on the west, behind the tabernacle,

The duties of the Gershonites at the Tent of Meeting were the tabernacle and tent, its covering, the curtain for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting,

From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.

The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle,

Their duties were the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used with them, and the curtain—all the service for these items.

From Merari came the clans of the Mahlites and Mushites; these were the Merarite clans.

The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.

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,

Moses, Aaron, and Aaron’s sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, before the Tent of Meeting. They were to perform the duties of the sanctuary as a service on behalf of the Israelites; but any outsider who approached the sanctuary was to be put to death.

Moses, Aaron, and Aaron’s sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, before the Tent of Meeting. They were to perform the duties of the sanctuary as a service on behalf of the Israelites; but any outsider who approached the sanctuary was to be put to death.

These were counted from the Kohathite clans, everyone who could serve at the Tent of Meeting. Moses and Aaron numbered them according to the command of the LORD through Moses.

Then the Gershonites were numbered by their clans and families,

These were counted from the Gershonite clans who served at the Tent of Meeting, whom Moses and Aaron counted at the LORD’s command.

And the Merarites were numbered by their clans and families,

These were counted from the Merarite clans, whom Moses and Aaron numbered at the LORD’s command through Moses.

At the LORD’s command through Moses they were numbered, and each one was assigned his work and burden, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration.

But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible.

But he did not give any to the Kohathites, since they were to carry on their shoulders the holy objects for which they were responsible.

So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes.

But there were some men who were unclean due to a dead body, so they could not observe the Passover on that day. And they came before Moses and Aaron that same day

But there were some men who were unclean due to a dead body, so they could not observe the Passover on that day. And they came before Moses and Aaron that same day

And say to the people: Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, and you will eat meat, because you have cried out in the hearing of the LORD, saying: ‘Who will feed us meat? For we were better off in Egypt!’ Therefore the LORD will give you meat, and you will eat.

If all our flocks and herds were slaughtered for them, would they have enough? Or if all the fish in the sea were caught for them, would they have enough?”

If all our flocks and herds were slaughtered for them, would they have enough? Or if all the fish in the sea were caught for them, would they have enough?”

Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp.

But Moses replied, “Are you jealous on my account? I wish that all the LORD’s people were prophets and that the LORD would place His Spirit on them!”

I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?”

So at the command of the LORD, Moses sent them out from the Wilderness of Paran. All the men were leaders of the Israelites,

…and these were their names: From the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur;

These were the names of the men Moses sent to spy out the land; and Moses gave to Hoshea son of Nun the name Joshua.

Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes

Your bodies will fall in this wilderness—all who were numbered in the census, everyone twenty years of age or older—because you have grumbled against Me.

…those men who had brought out the bad report about the land—were struck down by a plague before the LORD.

While the Israelites were in the wilderness, a man was found gathering wood on the Sabbath day.

At their cries, all the people of Israel who were around them fled, saying, “The earth may swallow us too!”

And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense.

As for the censers of those who sinned at the cost of their own lives, hammer them into sheets to overlay the altar, for these were presented before the LORD, and so have become holy. They will serve as a sign to the Israelites.”

Then a man who is ceremonially clean is to take some hyssop, dip it in the water, and sprinkle the tent, all the furnishings, and the people who were there. He is also to sprinkle the one who touched a bone, a grave, or a person who has died or been slain.

Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, so that a great amount of water gushed out, and the congregation and their livestock were able to drink.

These were the waters of Meribah, where the Israelites quarreled with the LORD, and He showed His holiness among them.

So the LORD sent venomous snakes among the people, and many of the Israelites were bitten and died.

After Moses had sent spies to Jazer, Israel captured its villages and drove out the Amorites who were there.

…and Moab was terrified of the people because they were numerous. Indeed, Moab dreaded the Israelites.

But Balaam replied to the servants of Balak, “If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything small or great to go beyond the command of the LORD my God.

Then God’s anger was kindled because Balaam was going along, and the angel of the LORD stood in the road to oppose him. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him.

“I have sinned,” Balaam said to the angel of the LORD, “for I did not realize that you were standing in the road to confront me. And now, if this is displeasing in your sight, I will go back home.”

Balak sacrificed cattle and sheep, and he gave portions to Balaam and the princes who were with him.

…that even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the LORD? I must speak whatever the LORD says.

Just then an Israelite man brought to his family a Midianite woman in the sight of Moses and the whole congregation of Israel while they were weeping at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

“Take a census of the men twenty years of age or older, as the LORD has commanded Moses.” And these were the Israelites who came out of the land of Egypt:

Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,

These were the clans of Reuben, and their registration numbered 43,730.

…and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who rebelled against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD.

These were the descendants of Simeon by their clans: The Nemuelite clan from Nemuel, the Jaminite clan from Jamin, the Jachinite clan from Jachin,

These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men.

These were the clans of Simeon, and there were 22,200 men.

These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni,

These were the clans of Gad, and their registration numbered 40,500.

The sons of Judah were Er and Onan, but they died in the land of Canaan.

These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah.

And these were the descendants of Perez: the Hezronite clan from Hezron and the Hamulite clan from Hamul.

These were the clans of Judah, and their registration numbered 76,500.

These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah,

These were the clans of Issachar, and their registration numbered 64,300.

These were the descendants of Zebulun by their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered, the Elonite clan from Elon, and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel.

These were the clans of Zebulun, and their registration numbered 60,500.

These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead.

These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek,

Now Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

These were the clans of Manasseh, and their registration numbered 52,700.

These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The Shuthelahite clan from Shuthelah, the Becherite clan from Becher, and the Tahanite clan from Tahan.

And the descendants of Shuthelah were the Eranite clan from Eran.

These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph.

These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph.

These were the descendants of Benjamin by their clans: The Belaite clan from Bela, the Ashbelite clan from Ashbel, the Ahiramite clan from Ahiram,

And the descendants of Bela from Ard and Naaman were the Ardite clan from Ard and the Naamite clan from Naaman.

These were the clans of Benjamin, and their registration numbered 45,600.

These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan.

These were the descendants of Dan by their clans: The Shuhamite clan from Shuham. These were the clans of Dan.

All of them were Shuhamite clans, and their registration numbered 64,400.

These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah.

And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel.

These were the clans of Asher, and their registration numbered 53,400.

These were the descendants of Naphtali by their clans: The Jahzeelite clan from Jahzeel, the Gunite clan from Guni,

These were the clans of Naphtali, and their registration numbered 45,400.

Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari.

These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,

Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar were born to Aaron,