47 But the Levites, after the tribes of their fathers were not numbered among [a]them.

48 For the Lord had spoken unto Moses, and said,

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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Footnotes

  1. Numbers 1:47 Which were warriors, but were appointed to the use of the Tabernacle.

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