Numbers 4:23 Meaning and Explanation
“From thirty years old and upward until fifty years old shalt thou number them; all that enter in to perform the service, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Count Gershonites aged 30-50 who are physically fit to work at the tabernacle.
The Context of Numbers 4:23
Gershonite age requirement for tabernacle service.
What Does Numbers 4:23 Mean?
The same age range (30-50) applies to Gershonites as to Kohathites, marking a standard of maturity and physical capability. These are the men counted for census and duty assignment in the wilderness tabernacle service.
The phrase 'enter in to perform the service' uses covenant language. These men are not conscripted; they 'enter into' service, suggesting a willing participation in sacred work. Their age range coincides with their strongest, most capable years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 4:23
What does Numbers 4:23 mean?
Count Gershonites aged 30-50 who are physically fit to work at the tabernacle.
What is the context of Numbers 4:23?
Gershonite age requirement for tabernacle service.