Translations
Modern
But the Levites were not counted among the other Israelites, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Traditional
But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as the Lord commanded Moses.
Literal
And the Levites were not numbered in the midst of the sons of Israel, as YHWH commanded Moses.
Latin
Levitæ autem non sunt numerati inter filios Israël: sic enim præceperat Dominus Moysi.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
But the Levites were not counted among the other Israelites, as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Notes
Israel organized its camps by tribal groups. This probably addressed social status, water access, and security for the Tent of Meeting. This tent represented the Lord's presence. The Egyptian army from around the same time period used a similar defensive formation to protect holy objects during their battle campaigns.
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Deuteronomy, Book of Genealogy Numbers, Book of Tabernacle Warfare
Topics
Armies: Who Were Exempt from Service In Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Order of Encamping During Levites: Enrollment of, at Mount Sinai