Numbers 3:9

And thou shalt give the Levites unto Aaron and to his sons: they are wholly given unto him out of the children of Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 3:9

BSB
Assign the Levites to Aaron and his sons; they have been given exclusively to him from among the Israelites.
AKJV
And you shall give the Levites to Aaron and to his sons: they are wholly given to him out of the children of Israel.
CPDV
And you shall give the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sons; for they have been delivered to them by the sons of Israel.
ERV
And thou shalt give the Levites unto Aaron and to his sons: they are wholly given unto him on the behalf of the children of Israel.
NHEB
You shall give the Levites to Aaron and to his sons. They are wholly given to him on the behalf of the children of Israel.
SMT
And give the Levites to Aaron and to his sons; being given they were given to him from the sons of Israel.

Commentary for Numbers 3:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 3:9
Summary
Levites given entirely to Aaron's service
Place
Mount Sinai
Event
Levites allocated to priesthood
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual