KJV ORIGINAL
And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the names of Gershom's sons: Libni and Shimei.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the two sons of Gershom, who were part of the Levitical family line responsible for serving in God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in the Chronicler's detailed record of the Levitical families, written after Israel's return from Babylonian exile. Gershom was one of the three sons of Levi, and his descendants were assigned specific duties in the tabernacle and later the temple. These family records were crucial for reestablishing proper worship and temple service after the exile.
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