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1 Chronicles 6

1 Chronicles 6:20

The Descendants of Levi · 1 Chronicles 6:1–30
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Translations

Modern
Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
Traditional
Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
Literal
Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
Latin
Gersom: Lobni filius ejus, Jahath filius ejus, Zamma filius ejus,

Original

Hebrew
English
Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,

Notes

1 Chronicles 6:16–30

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:

1 Chronicles 6:1–48

This section gives the family histories of the three main groups of the tribe of Levi:

  1. The high priests (1 Chronicles 6:1–15)

  2. The three clans of Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–30)

  3. The singers (1 Chronicles 6:31–47)

Each family history starts with an introduction and then lists the names.

1 Chronicles 6:1–81

This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

People

Gershon: Firstborn son of Levi; head of the Gershonite Levites Jehiel: Levite leader during the reign of King David Libni: Son of Gershon; grandson of Levi Zimmah: Levite, son of Shimei, descendant of Gershon

Glossary

Abishua Ahimaaz Amariah Bukki Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Eleazar Genealogy Gershom Izhar Jahath Kohath, Kohathites Libni Mahli Merari, Merarite Mushi, Mushite Phinehas Uzzi Zadok Zerahiah Zimmah

Topics

Gershon: Son of Levi Libni: Son of Gershon The Levites: Originally Consisted for Three Families or Divisions Zimmah: A Son of Jahath