KJV ORIGINAL
And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Here are the names of Gershon's sons, listed by their family groups: Libni and Shimei.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the two sons of Gershon who became the heads of their own family clans within the Levite tribe.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, God is instructing Moses on the organization of the Israelite tribes during their wilderness wanderings after the Exodus from Egypt. Gershon was one of the sons of Levi, and his descendants were assigned specific roles in the care and transport of the tabernacle as part of the Levites' sacred duties. This verse lists the families of Gershon's sons to ensure an orderly structure for the tribe's service in worship.
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