The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
This verse identifies the three sons of Levi, who became the founders of the three main divisions of the Levite tribe.
📚 Historical Context
The book of 1 Chronicles is a historical record written after the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BC, to help the returning Israelites reconnect with their ancestry and God's promises. It focuses on genealogies to establish the legitimacy of key figures and tribes, including the Levites who were set apart for religious service. In this verse, the sons of Levi, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, are named as the founders of the main Levitical clans, emphasizing their role in maintaining the tabernacle and later the temple worship.
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