Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Kohathite clans were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle. New Living Translation and they were assigned the area south of the Tabernacle for their camp. English Standard Version The clans of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, Berean Standard Bible The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, King James Bible The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward. New King James Version The families of the children of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle. New American Standard Bible The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, NASB 1995 The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the southward side of the tabernacle, NASB 1977 The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the southward side of the tabernacle, Legacy Standard Bible The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the southward side of the tabernacle, Amplified Bible The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, Christian Standard Bible The clans of the Kohathites camped on the south side of the tabernacle, Holman Christian Standard Bible The clans of the Kohathites camped on the south side of the tabernacle, American Standard Version The families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle southward. English Revised Version The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward. GOD'S WORD® Translation The families descended from Kohath put up their tents on the south side of the tent of meeting. Good News Translation This clan was to camp on the south side of the Tent, International Standard Version The descendants of Kohath encamped beside the tent toward the south. Majority Standard Bible The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, NET Bible The families of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle. New Heart English Bible The families of the sons of Kohath shall camp on the south side of the tabernacle. Webster's Bible Translation The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward. World English Bible The families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp on the south side of the tabernacle. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe families of the sons of Kohath encamp southward by the side of the Dwelling Place. Young's Literal Translation The families of the sons of Kohath encamp by the side of the tabernacle southward. Smith's Literal Translation The families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp by the thigh of the tent to the south. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd shall camp on the south side. Catholic Public Domain Version and they shall encamp toward the south side. New American Bible The clans of the Kohathites camped on the south side of the tabernacle. New Revised Standard Version The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe families of the sons of Kohath shall encamp on the side of the tabernacle southward. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the family of the house of Qahath will dwell on the borders of the Tabernacle from the South. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The families of the sons of Kohath were to pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward; Brenton Septuagint Translation The families of the sons of Caath, shall encamp beside the tabernacle toward the south. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Kohathites…28The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. 29The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, 30and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.… Cross References Exodus 6:16-18 These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. 1 Chronicles 6:1-3 The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 1 Chronicles 23:12-13 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. Exodus 32:26-29 So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. / He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” / The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead. ... Deuteronomy 10:8-9 At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day. / That is why Levi has no portion or inheritance among his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God promised him. 1 Kings 8:4 and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up. 2 Chronicles 5:5 and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up. Hebrews 7:11-14 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ... Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham. Hebrews 9:6-10 When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ... 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. Revelation 5:10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” Acts 6:7 So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith. Acts 13:1-3 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul. / While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. Treasury of Scripture The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward. Numbers 3:23 The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward. Numbers 1:53 But the Levites shall pitch round about the tabernacle of testimony, that there be no wrath upon the congregation of the children of Israel: and the Levites shall keep the charge of the tabernacle of testimony. Numbers 2:10 On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur. Jump to Previous Camp Clans Encamp Encamped House Kohath Kohathite Kohathites Pitch Placed Side South Southward Tabernacle TentsJump to Next Camp Clans Encamp Encamped House Kohath Kohathite Kohathites Pitch Placed Side South Southward Tabernacle TentsNumbers 3 1. The sons of Aaron5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn 14. Are numbered by their families 21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites 27. Of the Kohathites 33. Of the Merarites 38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron 40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites 44. The balances are refunded The clans of the Kohathites The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, the others being the Gershonites and the Merarites. Kohath was the second son of Levi, and his descendants were given the responsibility of caring for the most sacred objects of the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altars. This role highlights the importance of the Kohathites in maintaining the spiritual center of Israelite worship. Their duties required a high level of sanctity and reverence, as mishandling these holy items could result in severe consequences, as seen in the story of Uzzah (2 Samuel 6:6-7). were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle Persons / Places / Events 1. KohathitesA division of the Levites, descendants of Kohath, the second son of Levi. They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. 2. Tabernacle The portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the Kohathites had specific duties. 3. South Side of the Tabernacle The designated camping area for the Kohathite clans, indicating their proximity to the sacred space and their role in its service. Teaching Points The Importance of Order and Structure in WorshipGod’s instructions for the placement and duties of the Kohathites demonstrate the importance of order in worship. Each group had a specific role, reflecting God’s design for organized service. Proximity to God’s Presence The Kohathites’ position on the south side of the tabernacle signifies their closeness to God’s presence. This reminds us of the privilege and responsibility of being near to God in our spiritual lives. Faithfulness in Assigned Roles The Kohathites were entrusted with the care of the most sacred objects. This teaches us the value of faithfulness and diligence in the roles God assigns to us, no matter how significant or humble they may seem. Heritage and Spiritual Responsibility As descendants of Levi, the Kohathites inherited specific spiritual responsibilities. This highlights the importance of spiritual heritage and the responsibility to uphold and pass on faith traditions.(29) on the side of the tabernacle southward.--The south has its name in Hebrew (Teman) from Yamin, the right hand, because when a man stands with his face towards the east the south is on his right hand. Hebrew The clansמִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of the Kohathites בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son were to camp יַחֲנ֑וּ (ya·ḥă·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp on עַ֛ל (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the south תֵּימָֽנָה׃ (tê·mā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8486: South, south wind side יֶ֥רֶךְ (ye·reḵ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3409: Thigh,loin, flank, side of the tabernacle, הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן (ham·miš·kān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle Links Numbers 3:29 NIVNumbers 3:29 NLT Numbers 3:29 ESV Numbers 3:29 NASB Numbers 3:29 KJV Numbers 3:29 BibleApps.com Numbers 3:29 Biblia Paralela Numbers 3:29 Chinese Bible Numbers 3:29 French Bible Numbers 3:29 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 3:29 The families of the sons of Kohath (Nu Num.) |
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