Bible Strands
Numbers 3:35
The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses and Aaron record the census and camp assignments for the Levite clans during the wilderness journey.
The words — נְשִׂיא (neśî') translates to "leader," and בֵּית אָב (bêt ’āḇ) literally means "house of father," designating the Merarite family units.
The thread — This northward placement mirrors the Danite encampment in Numbers 2:25 and executes the Levite perimeter duty commanded in Numbers 1:53.
Why it lands — The text assigns administrative authority and geographic boundaries to specific Levite families, requiring readers to observe the structured order governing worship and community organization.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.
Cross-references
- Numbers 1:53 But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the Testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the congregation of Israel. So the Levites are responsible for the tabernacle of the Testimony.”
- Numbers 2:25 On the north side, the divisions of Dan are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Danites is Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai,
- Numbers 3:28 The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.