For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years old and above:
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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsFor by the last words of David the sons of Levi were numbered, from twenty years old and upward.
For according to the final instructions of David, the Levites twenty years of age or older were counted,
for by the last words of David they took the number of the sons of Levi from a son of twenty years and upward,
For by the last words of David was this [done], — the numbering of the sons of Levi from twenty years old and upward.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Chronicles — A post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC