KJV ORIGINAL
Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these are the families of the Gershonites.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
From Gershon came the family of the Libnites and the family of the Shimites. These were the families that made up the Gershonites.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the two main family groups that descended from Gershon, one of Levi's sons who served in God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed census of the Levite tribe, specifically organizing them by their ancestral families for temple service. Gershon was one of Levi's three sons, and his descendants had specific duties in caring for the tabernacle's coverings and curtains. This organization happened while the Israelites were camped at Mount Sinai, about a year after leaving Egypt.
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