Number the children of Levi after the house of their fathers, by their families: every male from a month old and upward shalt thou number them.
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Interpretation
The Levites were in three classes, according to the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari; and these were subdivided into families.
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This thought runs through Numbers 3:14-18.
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 ).