Numbers 4:29

29 "Count the Merarite families and family groups.

Numbers 4:29 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 4:29

As for the sons of Merari
The third and youngest son of Levi:

thou shalt number them after their families, by the house of their
fathers;
which is the form of expression used of them all; (See Gill on Numbers 4:2).

Numbers 4:29 In-Context

27 Aaron and his sons are in charge of what the Gershonites do or carry; you tell them what they are responsible for carrying.

28 This is the work of the Gershonite family group at the Meeting Tent. Ithamar son of Aaron, the priest, will direct their work.

29 "Count the Merarite families and family groups.

30 Count the men from thirty to fifty years old, all who work at the Meeting Tent.

31 It is their job to carry the following as they serve in the Meeting Tent: the frames of the Holy Tent, the crossbars, the posts, and bases,