In the third chapter we have an account of the whole number of the Levites; and here of those only who were able to serve the Lord in the sanctuary. We find that the whole number of the Levites amounted to

22,300; of whom

8580 were fit for service and

13,720 unfit, being either too old or too young. What an astonishing number of men, all performing some service by which God was glorified, and the congregation at large benefited!