Numbers 1:49

Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children of Israel:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 1:49

BSB
"Do not number the tribe of Levi in the census with the other Israelites.
AKJV
Only you shall not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children of Israel:
CPDV
"Do not number the tribe of Levi, neither shall you take a total of them with the sons of Israel.
ERV
Only the tribe of Levi thou shalt not number, neither shalt thou take the sum of them among the children of Israel:
NHEB
"Only the tribe of Levi you shall not number, neither shall you take a census of them among the children of Israel;
SMT
But the tribe of Levi thou shalt not review, and their head thou shalt not take in the midst of the sons of Israel.

Commentary for Numbers 1:49

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 1:49
Summary
Levites specifically exempted from military enrollment
Place
Wilderness of Sinai
Event
Levite military exemption commanded
Estimated Time Period
c. 1445 BC
Category
Covenant