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This genealogy lists the lead singers from Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:33), Gershon (6:39), and Merari (6:44), the main Levitical families.
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
Joah: A Gershonite Levite, son of Zimmah Shimei: Levite of the family of Ladan during David's reign 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 Ethan Genealogy Gershom Kohath, Kohathites Merari, Merarite Mushi, Mushite Phinehas Shimei Uzzi Zadok Zerahiah
Topics
Ethan: Son of Zerak: Two Levites Shimei: A Gershonite: Son of Jahath The Levites: Originally Consisted for Three Families or Divisions Zimmah: Two Gershonites