Numbers 4:47

47 all those between thirty and fifty years old who were part of those working to serve and working to carry loads in the tent of meeting,

Numbers 4:47 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 4:47

From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old,
&c.] (See Gill on Numbers 4:34).

Numbers 4:47 In-Context

45 These are the ones counted from the families of the descendants of M'rari, whom Moshe and Aharon enumerated, in keeping with the order given by ADONAI through Moshe.

46 The census of the L'vi'im, whom Moshe, Aharon and the leaders of Isra'el enumerated by their clans and families,

47 all those between thirty and fifty years old who were part of those working to serve and working to carry loads in the tent of meeting,

48 yielded a total of 8,580 persons.

49 According to ADONAI's order they were appointed by Moshe, each one to his specific service or work. They were also enumerated, as ADONAI had ordered Moshe.