And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.

1 CHRONICLES 6:17KJV
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1 Chronicles 6:17 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 6:17 mean?

1 Chronicles 6:17 lists the names of the sons of Gershom, specifically Libni and Shimei. This verse is part of a genealogical record, showing the family line of the Levites, who played important roles in Israel’s religious life.

The writer of 1 Chronicles is carefully recording the descendants of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, for the people of Israel. Gershom was Levi’s oldest son, and his sons Libni and Shimei are named here to trace the priestly and Levitical lines. This helps establish the legitimacy and duties of different Levitical families in Israel’s worship and temple service.

Where else these words appear

“Libni” Hebrew H3845 · used in 5 verses

  • Exodus 6:17 The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.
  • Numbers 3:18 And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:20 Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,

“Gershom” Hebrew H1647 · used in 14 verses

  • Exodus 2:22 And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:20 Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
  • 1 Chronicles 15:7 Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:

“Shimei” Hebrew H8096 · used in 39 verses

  • Exodus 6:17 The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.
  • 1 Kings 2:38 And Shimei said unto the king, The saying is good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.
  • 1 Chronicles 8:21 And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi;