Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 3:17 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Numbers 3:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 3 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.”
Numbers 3:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 3:17
The Three Levitical Clans: This verse introduces the genealogical structure of the Levitical tribe by naming Levi's three sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. In Hebrew, "sons" (bene, בְּנֵי) indicates direct descendants and establishes the patriarchal lines through which Levitical duties were organized. Each of these three clans received specific responsibilities related to tabernacle service, creating an ordered system for worship administration. "By their names" (beshemotam, בִּשְׁמֹתָם) emphasizes personal identification and covenantal continuity—these weren't generic servants but named indi...
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Cross-References for Numbers 3:17
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“Kohath”
“and Kohath”
“the family of the Gershonites; of Kohath”
“the fourth part of a hin”
“he didn't go”
“and to Joshua the son of Nun”
“to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city”
“Kohath”
“Kohath”
“and behold”