KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Levi were Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the three sons of Levi, who became the heads of the three main families that served in Israel's worship.
📚 Historical Context
Levi was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel), and his descendants became the priestly tribe of Israel. These three sons - Gershom, Kohath, and Merari - established the three major divisions of the Levites who had specific duties in maintaining the tabernacle and later the temple. The Kohathites were especially honored as they carried the most sacred items, including the ark of the covenant.
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