38 Moses and Aaron and his sons were to camp to the east(A) of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, in front of the tent of meeting.(B) They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary(C) on behalf of the Israelites. Anyone else who approached the sanctuary was to be put to death.(D)

39 The total number of Levites counted(E) at the Lord’s command by Moses and Aaron according to their clans, including every male a month old or more, was 22,000.(F)

40 The Lord said to Moses, “Count all the firstborn Israelite males who are a month old or more(G) and make a list of their names.(H)

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