Numbers 3:46

New American Bible - revised edition

As a redemption-price for the two hundred and seventy-three firstborn of the Israelites over and above the number of the Levites,

Cross References

Exodus 13:13

Every firstborn of a donkey you will ransom with a sheep. If you do not ransom it, you will break its neck. Every human firstborn of your sons you must ransom.

Exodus 13:15

When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the Lord killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, the firstborn of human being and beast alike. That is why I sacrifice to the Lord every male that opens the womb, and why I ransom every firstborn of my sons.’