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The second introduction of the Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–19a) presents the leaders of all the Levitical families (6:19b–30). The list includes the family trees of:
Gershon (1 Chronicles 6:20–21)
Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:22–24)
Merari (1 Chronicles 6:29–30)
This section gives the family histories of the three main groups of the tribe of Levi:
The high priests (1 Chronicles 6:1–15)
The three clans of Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–30)
The singers (1 Chronicles 6:31–47)
Each family history starts with an introduction and then lists the names.
This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.
People
Gershon: Firstborn son of Levi; head of the Gershonite Levites Kohath: Son of Levi; Levite clan ancestor Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites Merari: The third son of Levi and founder of the Merarites
Glossary
Abishua Ahimaaz Amariah Bukki Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Eleazar Genealogy Gershom Gershon, Gershonites Hebron (Person) Izhar Kohath, Kohathites Merari, Merarite Phinehas Uzzi Zadok Zerahiah
Topics
Gershon: Son of Levi The Levites: Originally Consisted for Three Families or Divisions