1 Chronicles 23:27

For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 23:27

BSB

For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted,

AKJV

For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:

CPDV

Also, according to the last precepts of David, the sons of Levi shall be counted by number from twenty years of age and upward.

ERV

For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered, from twenty years old and upward.

NHEB

For by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered, from twenty years old and upward.

SMT

For by the last words of David these the number of the sons of Levi from the son of twenty years and above.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Chronicles 23:27

ForbythelastH314Adjective wordsH1697Noun MasculineofDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinetheLevitesH3881AdjectivewerenumberedH4557Noun MasculinefromtwentyH6242Noun yearsH8141Noun Feminine oldH1121Noun MasculineandaboveH4605

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 23:27

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Overview of 1 Chronicles 23:27

Summary

David's final directive established minimum age for Levites

Event

Levite age requirement established

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC