And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years.
These are the names of Levi's sons listed by their family lines: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived to be 137 years old.
This verse records the three sons of Levi and notes that he lived 137 years, establishing the family line that would become Israel's priests.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, this verse is part of a genealogy that God provides to Moses as He reaffirms His covenant and promise to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. Levi, as one of the twelve sons of Jacob, is highlighted here to establish the lineage of the tribe that would later serve in priestly roles, emphasizing the importance of family lines in Israel's history. This record helps trace the continuity of God's people from the patriarchs to the time of the Exodus.
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