KJV ORIGINAL
And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These were the sons of Levi, listed by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse names the three sons of Levi who became the heads of the main Levite family groups.
📚 Historical Context
Levi was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel), and his descendants became the priestly tribe of Israel. After the Israelites left Egypt, God set apart the Levites to serve in the tabernacle instead of requiring the firstborn from every family to serve. These three sons of Levi became the founders of the three main divisions of Levites, each with specific duties in worship and temple service.
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