Numbers 8:18

And I have taken the Levites for all the firstborn of the children of Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Numbers 8:18

BSB
But I have taken the Levites in place of all the firstborn among the sons of Israel.
AKJV
And I have taken the Levites for all the firstborn of the children of Israel.
CPDV
And I have taken the Levites in place of all the firstborn of the sons of Israel.
ERV
And I have taken the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel.
NHEB
I have taken the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel.
SMT
And I will take the Levites instead of all the first-born among the sons of Israel.

Commentary for Numbers 8:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Numbers 8:18
Summary
Levites designated to replace firstborn sons
Event
Levites chosen as replacement
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Ritual