Numbers 1:49

Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children of Israel:

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Interpretation

Care is here taken to distinguish the tribe of Levi, which, in the matter of the golden calf, had distinguished itself. Singular services shall be recompensed by singular honours.

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This thought runs through Numbers 1:47-51.

Numbers 1:47 Numbers 1:48 Numbers 1:49 Numbers 1:50 Numbers 1:51

Glossary

Levi Person: Adhesion. (1. ) The third son of Jacob by Leah. The origin of the name is found in Leah’s words ( Gen. 29:34 ).