Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,

1 CHRONICLES 6:20KJV
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1 Chronicles 6:20 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 6:20 mean?

1 Chronicles 6:20 lists part of the genealogy of the Levite family, naming Gershom, his son Libni, Libni’s son Jahath, and Jahath’s son Zimmah. This verse is simply tracing the family line through several generations, showing the descent from Gershom.

This verse is found in a section where the writer of 1 Chronicles is carefully recording the family tree of the Levites, the tribe set apart for religious duties in Israel. The focus here is on the descendants of Gershom, one of Levi’s sons, and the verse helps establish the lineage and roles of Levite families in Israel’s history.

Why 1 Chronicles 6:20 matters

  • This verse helps clarify the specific line of descent among the Levites, which was important for determining who could serve in certain religious roles.
  • By listing these names, the writer shows the continuity and faithfulness of the Levite line, connecting the people of Israel back to their roots.
  • Understanding these genealogies helps readers see how different families fit into the larger story of Israel and its worship practices.

Where else these words appear

“Zimmah” Hebrew H2155 · used in 3 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 6:42 The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
  • 2 Chronicles 29:12 Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:

“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 6:17 And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.

“Jahath” Hebrew H3189 · used in 7 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 4:2 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. These are the families of the Zorathites.
  • 1 Chronicles 23:10 And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.
  • 1 Chronicles 24:22 Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath.

“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 6:17 And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.
  • 1 Chronicles 15:7 Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty: