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A Time for Training and Service
John Gill clarifies the age requirement for Levites. They began a period of training and learning at age 25 but officially entered their full, assigned service at age 30. This divine pattern highlights a season for preparation followed by a dedicated period of active ministry, showing God's wisdom in establishing different phases of service.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 4:28–33
18th Century
Theologian
The Gershonites and Merarites were superintended by Ithamar, Aaron’s younger son, who had already had the oversight of the tabernacle in its constr…
Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 4:29–32
19th Century
Preacher
They had the heaviest load to carry, but they were the more numerous. They carried the solid columns upon which the covering of the tabernacle rest…
John Gill
On Numbers 4:30
17th Century
Pastor
From thirty years old and upward
The Septuagint version here, and in (Numbers 4:3[Reference Numbers 4:23…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 4:21–33
17th Century
Minister
We have here the charge of the other two families of the Levites, which, though not so honorable as the first, yet was necessary and to be done reg…