Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 1:53 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Numbers 1:53 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 1 verse 53 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony.”
Numbers 1:53 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 1:53
The Levites were to camp around the tabernacle 'that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel.' This verse reveals God's holiness requiring protection between His presence and the people. The tabernacle housed God's glory, and unauthorized approach brought death (Leviticus 10:1-2; 2 Samuel 6:6-7). The Levites served as a protective buffer, guarding the sanctuary and preventing others from trespassing. The phrase 'wrath upon the congregation' indicates corporate judgment for violating God's holiness. This demonstrates the principle that God's presence brings both blessi...
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Cross-References for Numbers 1:53
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“Take your censer”
“and to Eleazar and to Ithamar”
“and the charge of the holy place”
“to do the service of the children of Israel in the Tent of Meeting”
“and the charge of the whole congregation before the Tent of Meeting”
“Moses took one drawn out of every fifty”
“you shall take one drawn out of every fifty”
“τοῦτό ἐστιν τὸ περὶ τῶν λευιτῶν ἀπὸ πεντεκαιεικοσαετοῦς καὶ ἐπάνω εἰσελεύσονται ἐνεργεῖν ἐν τῇ σκηνῇ τοῦ μαρτυρίου”
“rebuke”
“therefore”