Numbers 4:2

“Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,”

"Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers," - Numbers 4:2
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What does Numbers 4:2 mean?

Numbers 4:2 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers." This verse is found in the book of Numbers, which is the fourth book of the Old Testament and…

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Counting the Kohathites: Understanding Our Purpose in God's Plan

The verse from Numbers 4:2 states, "Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers." At first glance, this verse might seem to be merely an administrative directive given to Moses in the wilderness. However, a…

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A Prayer for Divine Order and Purpose in Service

O Heavenly Father, Creator of all that is seen and unseen, we come before You today with a heart full of reverence and humility. We bow in Your presence, acknowledging Your majesty and sovereignty as we ponder the sacred words from Numbers 4:2, “Take the sum of the sons of…

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Numbers 4:2 - "Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, after their families, by the house of their fathers,"
Numbers 2:4 - "And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred."
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:" - 2 Timothy 4:7
Numbers 4:7
Numbers 4:8
"And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred." - Numbers 2:4
Numbers 4:4 - "This shall be the service of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation, about the most holy things:"
Numbers 11. 4 to 6
Numbers 4:7-8
Numbers 4:24 - "This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:"
Numbers 4:21 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 7:4 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 4:38 - "And those that were numbered of the sons of Gershon, throughout their families, and by the house of their fathers,"
Numbers 4:29 - "¶ As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them after their families, by the house of their fathers;"
Numbers 4:42 - "¶ And those that were numbered of the families of the sons of Merari, throughout their families, by the house of their fathers,"
Numbers 4:17 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,"
Numbers 4:1 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,"
Numbers 13:4 - "And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur."
Numbers 4:48 - "Even those that were numbered of them, were eight thousand and five hundred and fourscore."
Numbers 4:36 - "And those that were numbered of them by their families were two thousand seven hundred and fifty."
Numbers 16:4 - "And when Moses heard it, he fell upon his face:"
Numbers 29:4 - "And one tenth deal for one lamb, throughout the seven lambs:"
Numbers 9:4 - "And Moses spake unto the children of Israel, that they should keep the passover."
Numbers 4:44 - "Even those that were numbered of them after their families, were three thousand and two hundred."
Numbers 4:34 - "¶ And Moses and Aaron and the chief of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites after their families, and after the house of their fathers,"
NUMBERS 27:2
Numbers 4:20 - "But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die."
Numbers 4:18 - "Cut ye not off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites:"
Numbers 4:22 - "Take also the sum of the sons of Gershon, throughout the houses of their fathers, by their families;"