Numbers 3:16

And Moses numbered them according to the word of the Lord, as he was commanded.

Cross-reference

Numbers 3:39 gives the total count (22,000 Levites) resulting from the numbering commanded in the main verse — a direct fulfillment.

Numbers 3:51 records Moses giving redemption money to Aaron, also done 'according to the word of the LORD' — a parallel act of obedience.

Numbers 4:37 repeats the numbering of Kohathites 'according to the commandment of the LORD' — the same formula as the main verse.

Numbers 4:41 records the numbering of Gershonites 'according to the commandment of the LORD' — mirroring the obedience in the main verse.

Numbers 4:45 counts Merarites 'according to the word of the LORD' — a direct echo of the main verse's compliance formula.

Numbers 4:49 summarizes the entire numbering as done 'according to the commandment of the LORD' — the same obedient report as in the main verse.

Numbers 4:27 Historical context

Numbers 4:27 assigns duties to Gershonites under Aaron's command — continuing the theme of Levites organized as God commanded, though a different task.