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Abihu » Death of
Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu each took an incense burner. They put burning coals and incense in it. Then in Jehovah's presence they offered this unauthorized fire. A fire flashed from Jehovah and burned them. They died in the presence of Jehovah.
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Third numbering
After the plague Jehovah said to Moses and Eleazar son of the priest Aaron: Take a census of the entire congregation of Israel by households. List those who are at least twenty years old and eligible for military duty. Moses and the priest Eleazar spoke to the Israelites on the plains of Moab near the Jordan River across from Jericho. They said: read more.
Take a census of those at least twenty years old, as Jehovah commanded Moses. These are the Israelites who came from Egypt: Reuben was Israel's firstborn. The descendants of Reuben were the family of Hanoch, the family of Pallu, the family of Hezron, and the family of Carmi. These were the families of Reuben. The total number of men was forty-three thousand seven hundred and thirty. Eliab was the son of Pallu, and Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram were the sons of Eliab. It was Dathan and Abiram, men chosen by the community, who defied Moses and Aaron's authority. They joined Korah's followers when they defied Jehovah's authority. The ground opened up and swallowed them along with Korah. They and their followers died when the fire consumed the two hundred and fifty men. This was a warning. The descendants of Korah did not die. The families descended from Simeon were the family of Nemuel, the family of Jamin, the family of Jakin, the family of Zerah, and the family of Shaul. These were the families of Simeon. The total number of men was twenty-two thousand two hundred. The families descended from Gad were the family of Zephon, the family of Haggi, the family of Shuni, the family of Ozni, the family of Eri, the family of Arodi, and the family of Areli. These were the families of Gad's descendants. The total number of men was forty thousand five hundred. Er and Onan were sons of Judah, but they died in Canaan. The families descended from Judah were the family of Shelah, the family of Perez, and the family of Zerah. The descendants of Perez were the family of Hezron and the family of Hamul. These were the families of Judah. The total number of men was seventy-six thousand five hundred. The families descended from Issachar were the family of Tola, the family of Puah, the family of Jashub, and the family of Shimron. These were the families of Issachar. The total number of men was sixty-four thousand three hundred. The families descended from Zebulun were the family of Sered, the family of Elon, and the family of Jahleel. These were the families of Zebulun. The total number of men was sixty thousand five hundred. The families descended from Joseph through Manasseh and Ephraim were from Manasseh the family of Machir who was the father of Gilead and the family of Gilead. The descendants of Gilead were the family of Iezer, the family of Helek, the family of Asriel, the family of Shechem, the family of Shemida, and the family of Hepher. Zelophehad, son of Hepher, had no sons-only daughters. Their names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. These were the families of Manasseh. The total number of men was fifty-two thousand seven hundred. The families descended from Ephraim were the family of Shuthelah, the family of Beker, and the family of Tahan. The descendants of Shuthelah were the family of Eran. These were the families of Ephraim's descendants. The total number of men was thirty-two thousand five hundred. These were the families descended from Joseph. The families descended from Benjamin were the family of Bela, the family of Ashbel, the family of Ahiram, the family of Shupham, and the family of Hupham. The descendants of Bela through Ard and Naaman were the family of Ard and the family of Naaman. These were the families descended from Benjamin. The total number of men was forty-five thousand six hundred. The family descended from Dan was the family of Shuham. This was the family descended from Dan. The total number of men in all the family of Shuham was sixty-four thousand four hundred. The families descended from Asher were the family of Imnah, the family of Ishvi, and the family of Beriah. The descendants of Beriah were the family of Heber and the family of Malchiel. Asher had a daughter named Serah. These were the families of Asher's descendants. The total number of men was fifty-three thousand four hundred. The families descended from Naphtali were the family of Jahzeel, the family of Guni, the family of Jezer, and the family of Shillem. These were the families of Naphtali. The total number of men was forty-five thousand four hundred. The total number of Israelite men was six hundred and one thousand seven hundred and thirty. Jehovah said to Moses: Use the list of names from the census to divide the land these people will possess. Give more land to larger tribes and less land to smaller ones. Use the totals from the census in giving land to each tribe. The land must also be divided by drawing lots. The tribes will receive their land based on the names of their ancestors. Whether the tribes are large or small, the land must be divided by drawing lots. The families descended from Levi were listed as the family of Gershon, the family of Kohath, and the family of Merari. These were the families of Levi: the Libnite family, the Hebronite family, the Mahlite family, the Mushite family, and the Korahite family. Kohath was the ancestor of Amram. The name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, a descendant of Levi, who was born in Egypt. She gave birth to Amram's children: Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam. Aaron was the father of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Nadab and Abihu died because they offered unauthorized fire in Jehovah's presence. The total number of all the Levite males at least one month old was twenty-three thousand. They were not counted along with the other Israelites, because they were given no land of their own.
Take a census of those at least twenty years old, as Jehovah commanded Moses. These are the Israelites who came from Egypt: Reuben was Israel's firstborn. The descendants of Reuben were the family of Hanoch, the family of Pallu, the family of Hezron, and the family of Carmi. These were the families of Reuben. The total number of men was forty-three thousand seven hundred and thirty. Eliab was the son of Pallu, and Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram were the sons of Eliab. It was Dathan and Abiram, men chosen by the community, who defied Moses and Aaron's authority. They joined Korah's followers when they defied Jehovah's authority. The ground opened up and swallowed them along with Korah. They and their followers died when the fire consumed the two hundred and fifty men. This was a warning. The descendants of Korah did not die. The families descended from Simeon were the family of Nemuel, the family of Jamin, the family of Jakin, the family of Zerah, and the family of Shaul. These were the families of Simeon. The total number of men was twenty-two thousand two hundred. The families descended from Gad were the family of Zephon, the family of Haggi, the family of Shuni, the family of Ozni, the family of Eri, the family of Arodi, and the family of Areli. These were the families of Gad's descendants. The total number of men was forty thousand five hundred. Er and Onan were sons of Judah, but they died in Canaan. The families descended from Judah were the family of Shelah, the family of Perez, and the family of Zerah. The descendants of Perez were the family of Hezron and the family of Hamul. These were the families of Judah. The total number of men was seventy-six thousand five hundred. The families descended from Issachar were the family of Tola, the family of Puah, the family of Jashub, and the family of Shimron. These were the families of Issachar. The total number of men was sixty-four thousand three hundred. The families descended from Zebulun were the family of Sered, the family of Elon, and the family of Jahleel. These were the families of Zebulun. The total number of men was sixty thousand five hundred. The families descended from Joseph through Manasseh and Ephraim were from Manasseh the family of Machir who was the father of Gilead and the family of Gilead. The descendants of Gilead were the family of Iezer, the family of Helek, the family of Asriel, the family of Shechem, the family of Shemida, and the family of Hepher. Zelophehad, son of Hepher, had no sons-only daughters. Their names were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. These were the families of Manasseh. The total number of men was fifty-two thousand seven hundred. The families descended from Ephraim were the family of Shuthelah, the family of Beker, and the family of Tahan. The descendants of Shuthelah were the family of Eran. These were the families of Ephraim's descendants. The total number of men was thirty-two thousand five hundred. These were the families descended from Joseph. The families descended from Benjamin were the family of Bela, the family of Ashbel, the family of Ahiram, the family of Shupham, and the family of Hupham. The descendants of Bela through Ard and Naaman were the family of Ard and the family of Naaman. These were the families descended from Benjamin. The total number of men was forty-five thousand six hundred. The family descended from Dan was the family of Shuham. This was the family descended from Dan. The total number of men in all the family of Shuham was sixty-four thousand four hundred. The families descended from Asher were the family of Imnah, the family of Ishvi, and the family of Beriah. The descendants of Beriah were the family of Heber and the family of Malchiel. Asher had a daughter named Serah. These were the families of Asher's descendants. The total number of men was fifty-three thousand four hundred. The families descended from Naphtali were the family of Jahzeel, the family of Guni, the family of Jezer, and the family of Shillem. These were the families of Naphtali. The total number of men was forty-five thousand four hundred. The total number of Israelite men was six hundred and one thousand seven hundred and thirty. Jehovah said to Moses: Use the list of names from the census to divide the land these people will possess. Give more land to larger tribes and less land to smaller ones. Use the totals from the census in giving land to each tribe. The land must also be divided by drawing lots. The tribes will receive their land based on the names of their ancestors. Whether the tribes are large or small, the land must be divided by drawing lots. The families descended from Levi were listed as the family of Gershon, the family of Kohath, and the family of Merari. These were the families of Levi: the Libnite family, the Hebronite family, the Mahlite family, the Mushite family, and the Korahite family. Kohath was the ancestor of Amram. The name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, a descendant of Levi, who was born in Egypt. She gave birth to Amram's children: Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam. Aaron was the father of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Nadab and Abihu died because they offered unauthorized fire in Jehovah's presence. The total number of all the Levite males at least one month old was twenty-three thousand. They were not counted along with the other Israelites, because they were given no land of their own.
Levites » Enrollment of, at mount sinai
As Jehovah had commanded Moses, the Levites were not registered along with the other Israelites.
The households from the tribe of Levi were not registered along with the other Israelites. Jehovah said to Moses: Do not register the tribe of Levi or include them in the census with the other Israelites.
Jehovah said to Moses in the Desert of Sinai: Count the Levites by households and families. Count every male who is at least one month old. Moses did what Jehovah said. He registered them as he had been commanded. read more.
Gershon, Kohath, and Merari were the sons of Levi. Libni and Shimei were the sons of Gershon. Their families were named after them. Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel were the sons of Kohath. Their families were named after them. Mahli and Mushi were the sons of Merari. Their families were named after them. These were the households of Levite families. To Gershon belonged the families descended from Libni and Shimei. These were the families descended from Gershon. The total number of all the males at least one month old was seven thousand five hundred. The families descended from Gershon put up their tents on the west side behind the tent of meeting. The leader of the Gershonite households was Eliasaph, son of Lael. The Gershonites were in charge of the inner tent, the outer tent and cover, the screen for the entrance to the tent of meeting, the curtains for the courtyard, the screen for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the inner tent and the altar, and the ropes. They took care of all these things. To Kohath belonged the families descended from Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. These were the families descended from Kohath. The number of all the males at least one month old was eight thousand six hundred. They were in charge of the holy place. The families descended from Kohath put up their tents on the south side of the tent of meeting. The leader of the Kohathite families and households was Elizaphan, son of Uzziel. They were in charge of the Ark, the table, the lamp stand, the altars, the utensils used in the holy place, and the screen. They took care of all these things. The leader of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest. He was in charge of those who carried out the duties in the Holy Place. The clan of Merari was composed of the families of Mahli and Mushi. The total number of males one month old or older that were enrolled was six thousand two hundred. This clan was to camp on the north side of the Tent, with Zuriel son of Abihail as leader of the clan. It was the duty of the Merarites to be in charge of the framework of the inner tent, the crossbars, posts, sockets, and all the equipment. They took care of these things. They were responsible for the posts for the surrounding courtyard, the bases, pegs, and ropes. Moses, Aaron, and his sons put up their tents on the east side in front of the tent of meeting. They were in charge of the holy place on behalf of the Israelites. Anyone else who tried to do the Levites' duties had to be put to death. The grand total of Levites that Moses and Aaron counted at Jehovah's command, by families, every male who was at least one month old, was twenty-two thousand.
Gershon, Kohath, and Merari were the sons of Levi. Libni and Shimei were the sons of Gershon. Their families were named after them. Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel were the sons of Kohath. Their families were named after them. Mahli and Mushi were the sons of Merari. Their families were named after them. These were the households of Levite families. To Gershon belonged the families descended from Libni and Shimei. These were the families descended from Gershon. The total number of all the males at least one month old was seven thousand five hundred. The families descended from Gershon put up their tents on the west side behind the tent of meeting. The leader of the Gershonite households was Eliasaph, son of Lael. The Gershonites were in charge of the inner tent, the outer tent and cover, the screen for the entrance to the tent of meeting, the curtains for the courtyard, the screen for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the inner tent and the altar, and the ropes. They took care of all these things. To Kohath belonged the families descended from Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. These were the families descended from Kohath. The number of all the males at least one month old was eight thousand six hundred. They were in charge of the holy place. The families descended from Kohath put up their tents on the south side of the tent of meeting. The leader of the Kohathite families and households was Elizaphan, son of Uzziel. They were in charge of the Ark, the table, the lamp stand, the altars, the utensils used in the holy place, and the screen. They took care of all these things. The leader of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest. He was in charge of those who carried out the duties in the Holy Place. The clan of Merari was composed of the families of Mahli and Mushi. The total number of males one month old or older that were enrolled was six thousand two hundred. This clan was to camp on the north side of the Tent, with Zuriel son of Abihail as leader of the clan. It was the duty of the Merarites to be in charge of the framework of the inner tent, the crossbars, posts, sockets, and all the equipment. They took care of these things. They were responsible for the posts for the surrounding courtyard, the bases, pegs, and ropes. Moses, Aaron, and his sons put up their tents on the east side in front of the tent of meeting. They were in charge of the holy place on behalf of the Israelites. Anyone else who tried to do the Levites' duties had to be put to death. The grand total of Levites that Moses and Aaron counted at Jehovah's command, by families, every male who was at least one month old, was twenty-two thousand.
Take a census of the Levites who are descended from Kohath. List them by families and households. Register all the men between the ages of thirty and fifty who are qualified to work at the tent of meeting.
The families descended from Levi were listed as the family of Gershon, the family of Kohath, and the family of Merari. These were the families of Levi: the Libnite family, the Hebronite family, the Mahlite family, the Mushite family, and the Korahite family. Kohath was the ancestor of Amram. The name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, a descendant of Levi, who was born in Egypt. She gave birth to Amram's children: Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam. read more.
Aaron was the father of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Nadab and Abihu died because they offered unauthorized fire in Jehovah's presence. The total number of all the Levite males at least one month old was twenty-three thousand. They were not counted along with the other Israelites, because they were given no land of their own.
Aaron was the father of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Nadab and Abihu died because they offered unauthorized fire in Jehovah's presence. The total number of all the Levite males at least one month old was twenty-three thousand. They were not counted along with the other Israelites, because they were given no land of their own.
The Levites thirty years old or older were counted, and the total number of men was thirty-eight thousand. David said: Of these, twenty-four thousand are to supervise the work of Jehovah's Temple and six thousand are to be officials and judges. Four thousand are to be gatekeepers and four thousand are to praise Jehovah with musical instruments I have provided for that purpose.
Levites » Set apart as ministers of religion
Jehovah then set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the Ark of the covenant of Jehovah. They were to stand before Jehovah to serve and pronounce blessings in his name until this day.
David insisted that only the Levites carry God's Ark because Jehovah had chosen them to carry his Ark and to serve him from generation to generation.
The families descended from Levi were listed as the family of Gershon, the family of Kohath, and the family of Merari. These were the families of Levi: the Libnite family, the Hebronite family, the Mahlite family, the Mushite family, and the Korahite family. Kohath was the ancestor of Amram. The name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, a descendant of Levi, who was born in Egypt. She gave birth to Amram's children: Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam. read more.
Aaron was the father of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Nadab and Abihu died because they offered unauthorized fire in Jehovah's presence. The total number of all the Levite males at least one month old was twenty-three thousand. They were not counted along with the other Israelites, because they were given no land of their own.
Aaron was the father of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Nadab and Abihu died because they offered unauthorized fire in Jehovah's presence. The total number of all the Levite males at least one month old was twenty-three thousand. They were not counted along with the other Israelites, because they were given no land of their own.
The households from the tribe of Levi were not registered along with the other Israelites. Jehovah said to Moses: Do not register the tribe of Levi or include them in the census with the other Israelites. read more.
Put the Levites in charge of the tent of God's words, including the equipment for the tent and everything else having to do with the tent. The Levites will carry the tent and all its equipment. They will take care of the tent and camp around it. When the tent is to be moved, the Levites will take it down. When we camp, they will set it up. Anyone else who comes near the tent will be put to death. The other Israelites will camp with each family in its own area under its own flag. The Levites will camp all around the tent of God's words. In this way Jehovah will not be angry with the congregation of Israel. So the Levites will be in charge of the tent of God's words. The Israelites did everything as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Put the Levites in charge of the tent of God's words, including the equipment for the tent and everything else having to do with the tent. The Levites will carry the tent and all its equipment. They will take care of the tent and camp around it. When the tent is to be moved, the Levites will take it down. When we camp, they will set it up. Anyone else who comes near the tent will be put to death. The other Israelites will camp with each family in its own area under its own flag. The Levites will camp all around the tent of God's words. In this way Jehovah will not be angry with the congregation of Israel. So the Levites will be in charge of the tent of God's words. The Israelites did everything as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Bring the tribe of Levi, and have them stand in front of the priest Aaron to assist him. They will work for him and the whole community in front of the tent of meeting, doing what needs to be done for the inner tent. They will take care of all the furnishings in the tent of meeting and work for the Israelites, doing what needs to be done for the inner tent. read more.
Give the Levites to Aaron and his sons. The Levites will be the only Israelites given to them. Appoint Aaron and his sons to serve as priests. Anyone else who tries to do the priests' duties must be put to death. Jehovah said to Moses: Out of all the Israelites, I have taken the Levites to be substitutes for every firstborn male offspring among them. The Levites are mine, because every firstborn is mine. The day I killed every firstborn male in Egypt, I set apart as holy every firstborn in Israel, whether human or animal. They will be mine. I am Jehovah. Jehovah said to Moses in the Desert of Sinai: Count the Levites by households and families. Count every male who is at least one month old. Moses did what Jehovah said. He registered them as he had been commanded.
Give the Levites to Aaron and his sons. The Levites will be the only Israelites given to them. Appoint Aaron and his sons to serve as priests. Anyone else who tries to do the priests' duties must be put to death. Jehovah said to Moses: Out of all the Israelites, I have taken the Levites to be substitutes for every firstborn male offspring among them. The Levites are mine, because every firstborn is mine. The day I killed every firstborn male in Egypt, I set apart as holy every firstborn in Israel, whether human or animal. They will be mine. I am Jehovah. Jehovah said to Moses in the Desert of Sinai: Count the Levites by households and families. Count every male who is at least one month old. Moses did what Jehovah said. He registered them as he had been commanded.
Is it not enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the rest of the congregation of Israel? Jehovah has brought you near to do the work for his tent and stand in front of the community to serve them.
Nadab » Son of aaron » Offers "strange" (unauthorized) fire to God, and is destroyed
Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu each took an incense burner. They put burning coals and incense in it. Then in Jehovah's presence they offered this unauthorized fire. A fire flashed from Jehovah and burned them. They died in the presence of Jehovah.
Nadab and Abihu died in Jehovah's presence because they offered unauthorized fire in his presence in the Desert of Sinai. They had no children. So only Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests during the lifetime of their father Aaron.