4:41 These [are] they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, of all that {t} might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, whom Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the LORD.
(t) Which were of eligible age to serve in it, that is between 30 and 50.
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.
