Numbers 1:47

47 But the families of the tribe of Levi were not counted along with the others.

Numbers 1:47 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 1:47

But the Levites
The tribe of Levi were excepted from this muster, they being employed in a kind of warfare, and therefore not to be engaged in another:

after the tribe of their fathers, were not numbered among them:
the rest of the tribes; the reason follows.

Numbers 1:47 In-Context

45 The men who were counted were able to serve in Israel's army. All of them were 20 years old or more. They were counted family by family.

46 The total number was 603,550.

47 But the families of the tribe of Levi were not counted along with the others.

48 The LORD had spoken to Moses. He had said,

49 "You must not count the men from the tribe of Levi. Do not include them when you list the other men of Israel.