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These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.

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God's Orderly Plan

Commentators explain that this verse, naming Gershon's sons Libni and Shimei, is more than a simple family tree. It establishes the specific clans that would form one of the three main divisions of the Levites, highlighting God's meticulous organization for the service of His people in worship.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 3:18

17th Century

Pastor

And these [are] the names of the sons of Gershon, by their families Or to Gershon belonged two families, called after the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 3:14–39

17th Century

Minister

The Levites were in three classes according to the sons of Levi���Gershon, Kohath, and Merari���and these were subdivided into families. The descen…