39 All the men from thirty to fifty years of age who came to serve in the work at the tent of meeting,
39 From thirty years old and upward even unto fifty years old, every one that entereth into the service, for the work in the tabernacle of the congregation,
39 from thirty years old up to fifty years old, everyone who could come on duty for service in the tent of meeting--
39 All the men from thirty to fifty years of age who came to serve in the work in the Tent of Meeting,
39 from thirty years old and above, even to fifty years old, everyone who entered the service for work in the tabernacle of meeting--
39 The list included all the men between thirty and fifty years of age who were eligible for service in the Tabernacle,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 4:39
Commentary on Numbers 4:34-49
(Read Numbers 4:34-49)
God so ordered it, that though the Merarites were the fewest in number, yet they should have most able men among them; for whatever service God calls men to, he will furnish them for it, give strength in proportion to the work, and grace sufficient. The least of the tribes had many more able men than the Levites: those who engage in the service of this world, are many more than those devoted to the service of God. May our souls be wholly devoted to his service.