Numbers 3:17

“And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.”

"And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari." - Numbers 3:17
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What does Numbers 3:17 mean?

Numbers 3:17 in the King James Version of the Bible reads as follows: "And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari." This verse is a part of the book of Numbers, which details the organization and responsibilities of the Levites, the priestly…

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The Legacy of Levi: A Call to Purpose and Service

When we delve into Numbers 3:17, which states, "And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari," we encounter not just a list of names, but the foundation of a divine legacy of service and dedication. The sons of Levi and their descendants were…

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A Prayer for the Legacy of the Levites

Heavenly Father, As I come before you today, my heart rejoices in the rich heritage and the glorious legacy of the Levitical line that you have established. I reflect on the holy scripture from Numbers 3:17, where it is written, 'And these were the sons of Levi by their names…

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Numbers 3:17 - "And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari."
Numbers 17:3 - "And thou shalt write Aaron's name upon the rod of Levi: for one rod shall be for the head of the house of their fathers."
Numbers 11:17
Numbers 25:17 - "Vex the Midianites, and smite them:"
"And thou shalt write Aaron's name upon the rod of Levi: for one rod shall be for the head of the house of their fathers." - Numbers 17:3
Numbers 15:17 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 33:17 - "And they departed from Kibroth-hattaavah, and encamped at Hazeroth."
Numbers 26:17 - "Of Arod, the family of the Arodites: of Areli, the family of the Arelites."
Numbers 17:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 4:17 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,"
Numbers 1:17 - "¶ And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by their names:"
Numbers 3:41
Numbers 17:7 - "And Moses laid up the rods before the LORD in the tabernacle of witness."
"Vex the Midianites, and smite them:" - Numbers 25:17
Numbers 21:17 - "¶ Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:"
Numbers 17:11 - "And Moses did so: as the LORD commanded him, so did he."
Numbers 10:17 - "And the tabernacle was taken down; and the sons of Gershon and the sons of Merari set forward, bearing the tabernacle."
Numbers 28:17 - "And in the fifteenth day of this month is the feast: seven days shall unleavened bread be eaten."
Numbers 3:16 - "And Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as he was commanded."
1 corinthians 3:16-17
Numbers 3:3 - "These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office."
Exodus 17:3
Numbers 3:5 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 3:11 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 3:44 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 34:17 - "These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun."
Numbers 17:4 - "And thou shalt lay them up in the tabernacle of the congregation before the testimony, where I will meet with you."
1 corinthians 3:16-17
1 corinthians 3:16-17