KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, and they became the heads of their own family groups.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is recording the family line of Gershon, one of Levi's sons, showing how God's people were organized into distinct family groups.
📚 Historical Context
This appears in a genealogical record tracing the lineage of Moses and Aaron through the tribe of Levi. The Levites would later become the priestly tribe of Israel, so these family records were important for establishing religious authority and temple service duties. Gershon was one of Levi's three sons, and his descendants (the Gershonites) would have specific responsibilities in caring for the tabernacle.
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