Numbers 1:47

“But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them.”

"But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them." - Numbers 1:47
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What does Numbers 1:47 mean?

The Bible verse Numbers 1:47 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them." This verse is found within the context of the Book of Numbers, which is the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible. The Book of…

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Setting Apart: The Sacred Role of the Levites

As we dive into the book of Numbers, we arrive at a pivotal moment in Israel's history—a time of organization, count, and covenant relationship with God. Numbers 1:47 states, "But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them." At first glance, this…

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Prayer for Divine Understanding and Purpose

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humility and gratitude in our hearts, seeking to understand the wisdom and guidance embedded within Your Word. Today, we reflect on the profound truth found in Numbers 1:47, which reminds us of the unique calling and purpose of the…

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Numbers 1:47 - "¶ But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them."
Numbers 33:47 - "And they removed from Almon-diblathaim, and pitched in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo."
Numbers 26:47 - "These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them; who were fifty and three thousand and four hundred."
Numbers 7:47 - "And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel."
Numbers 16:47 - "And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people."
Numbers 3:47 - "Thou shalt even take five shekels apiece by the poll, after the shekel of the sanctuary shalt thou take them: (the shekel is twenty gerahs:)"
"And they removed from Almon-diblathaim, and pitched in the mountains of Abarim, before Nebo." - Numbers 33:47
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Numbers 4:47 - "From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that came to do the service of the ministry, and the service of the burden in the tabernacle of the congregation,"
1 Chronicles 1:47 - "And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead."
Ezequiel 47, 1-9. 12
1 Chronicles 11:47 - "Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite."
1 Kings 22:47 - "There was then no king in Edom: a deputy was king."
Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12
Numbers 31:47 - "Even of the children of Israel's half, Moses took one portion of fifty, both of man and of beast, and gave them unto the Levites, which kept the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses."
Luke 1:47 - "And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour."