44 counted by their clans, were 3,200.
44 Even those that were numbered of them after their families, were three thousand and two hundred.
44 those listed by clans were 3,200.
44 counted by clan, were 3,200.
44 those who were numbered by their families were three thousand two hundred.
44 and the total number came to 3,200.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Numbers 4:44
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.