Numbers 3:34 Meaning and Explanation
“And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Six thousand two hundred Merarite males were counted, from one month old and older.
The Context of Numbers 3:34
Reporting the Merarite census count.
What Does Numbers 3:34 Mean?
The Merarite census shows six thousand two hundred males. This number is smaller than the Kohathites' eight thousand six hundred but substantial. The varying numbers reflect different responsibilities and the size of each division.
The precision of the count makes each Merarite accountable and their provisions calculable. A smaller clan assigned major structural work reflects efficiency in Israel's organization—assigning the right number to each task.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 3:34
What does Numbers 3:34 mean?
Six thousand two hundred Merarite males were counted, from one month old and older.
What is the context of Numbers 3:34?
Reporting the Merarite census count.