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Numbers 1:47 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Numbers 1:47 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 1 verse 47 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them.”
Numbers 1:47 (KJV)
Commentary on Numbers 1:47
The Levites 'were not numbered among them' in the military census because God set them apart for tabernacle service. The Hebrew 'paqad' (numbered/mustered) indicates enrollment for military duty, which Levites didn't perform. Instead, they were 'appointed over the tabernacle of testimony' (v.50), serving as guardians of God's dwelling. This separation demonstrates that spiritual ministry is distinct from secular duties, though both serve God. The New Testament similarly distinguishes between church leaders devoted to prayer and ministry of the Word (Acts 6:2-4) and deacons serving practical ne...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 1:47
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“But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.”
“These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day that the LORD spake with Moses in mount Sinai.”
“the family of the Gershonites; of Kohath”
“But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.”
“Kohath”
“all who are able to go out to war in Israel. You and Aaron shall number them by their divisions.”
“and over all its furnishings”
“saying”