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Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/46.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Levi <i>were</i> Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/46.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/46.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/46.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/46.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/46.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/46.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Levi’s sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/46.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Levi&#8217s sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/46.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/46.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/46.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The sons of [Levi]were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/46.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Levi and his sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/46.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Levi's sons Gershon, Kohath, and Merari; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/46.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/46.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/46.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/46.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/46.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/46.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/46.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/46.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Levi: Gershon and Kohath and Merari.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/46.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gerson and Caath and Merari. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/46.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon and Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/46.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/46.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The children of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/46.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/46.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Levi: Gershoon and Qahath and Merari.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/46.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/46.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Levi; Gerson, Cath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/46-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=12033" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/46.htm">Those who Went to Egypt: The Children of Leah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3878.htm" title="3878: lê·wî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him. From lavah; attached; Levi, a son of Jacob.">of Levi:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1648.htm" title="1648: gê·rə·šō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. Or Gershowm; from garash; a refugee; Gereshon or Gereshom, an Israelite.">Gershon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6955.htm" title="6955: qə·hāṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From an unused root meaning to ally oneself; allied; Kehath, an Israelite.">Kohath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4847.htm" title="4847: ū·mə·rā·rî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From marar; bitter; Merari, an Israelite.">and Merari.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah; but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. The sons of Perez: Hezron and Hamul.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16-20</a></span><br />These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-17.htm">Numbers 3:17-20</a></span><br />These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-3</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6-13</a></span><br />Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. / The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-1.htm">Exodus 2:1-2</a></span><br />Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">Numbers 26:57-59</a></span><br />Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">1 Chronicles 6:16-19</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12-13</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/32-26.htm">Exodus 32:26-29</a></span><br />So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. / He told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you men is to fasten his sword to his side, go back and forth through the camp from gate to gate, and slay his brother, his friend, and his neighbor.’” / The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people fell dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Deuteronomy 33:8-11</a></span><br />Concerning Levi he said: “Give Your Thummim to Levi and Your Urim to Your godly one, whom You tested at Massah and contested at the waters of Meribah. / He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant. / He will teach Your ordinances to Jacob and Your law to Israel; he will set incense before You and whole burnt offerings on Your altar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11</a></span><br />Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-14.htm">Hebrews 7:14</a></span><br />For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-27.htm">Hebrews 7:27</a></span><br />Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-4.htm">Hebrews 8:4</a></span><br />Now if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer gifts according to the law.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.</p><p class="hdg">Levi.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/29-34.htm">Genesis 29:34</a></b></br> And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-5.htm">Genesis 49:5-7</a></b></br> Simeon and Levi <i>are</i> brethren; instruments of cruelty <i>are in</i> their habitations… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi <i>were</i> an hundred thirty and seven years.</p><p class="hdg">Gershon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">1 Chronicles 6:16</a></b></br> The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">Gershon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">Kohath</a> <a href="/genesis/34-30.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/ezra/8-19.htm">Merar'i</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Gershon</a> <a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Kohath</a> <a href="/genesis/49-5.htm">Levi</a> <a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Merar'i</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 46</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-5.htm">Thence he with his company goes into Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-8.htm">The number of his family that went into Egypt.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-28.htm">Joseph meets Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/46-31.htm">He instructs his brothers how to answer Pharaoh.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His descendants, the Levites, were set apart for religious duties and service in the Tabernacle and later the Temple. This lineage is significant as it establishes the priestly and Levitical lines in Israel. Levi's role in the family of Jacob is crucial, as his descendants were chosen by God for specific religious functions, highlighting the importance of lineage and divine selection in biblical history.<p><b>Gershon,</b><br>Gershon was the firstborn son of Levi. His descendants, the Gershonites, were responsible for the care of the Tabernacle's curtains, coverings, and hangings. This role underscores the importance of maintaining the sacred space where God dwelled among His people. The Gershonites' duties reflect the broader theme of holiness and the need for order and reverence in worship.<p><b>Kohath,</b><br>Kohath was the second son of Levi. The Kohathites had the most prestigious duties among the Levites, as they were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects, including the Ark of the Covenant. This highlights the theme of holiness and the direct handling of sacred items, which required a high level of purity and reverence. The Kohathites' role points to the centrality of God's presence and the need for careful stewardship of His commands.<p><b>and Merari.</b><br>Merari was the third son of Levi. His descendants, the Merarites, were tasked with the transportation and maintenance of the Tabernacle's structural components, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases. This role emphasizes the importance of the physical structure that housed the presence of God, reflecting the need for a stable and secure place for worship. The Merarites' responsibilities illustrate the broader biblical theme of community and cooperation in serving God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/levi.htm">Levi</a></b><br>Levi is one of the twelve sons of Jacob, also known as Israel. He is the patriarch of the tribe of Levi, which holds a special place in Israelite history as the tribe set apart for religious duties and priesthood.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gershon.htm">Gershon</a></b><br>Gershon is the first son of Levi. His descendants, the Gershonites, were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's fabrics, including the curtains and coverings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/kohath.htm">Kohath</a></b><br>Kohath is the second son of Levi. The Kohathites had the important duty of caring for the sanctuary's most sacred objects, such as the Ark of the Covenant, the table, the lampstand, and the altars.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/merari.htm">Merari</a></b><br>Merari is the third son of Levi. His descendants, the Merarites, were tasked with the maintenance and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob's_journey_to_egypt.htm">Jacob's Journey to Egypt</a></b><br>This event marks the migration of Jacob and his family to Egypt, where they would eventually become a great nation. It is a pivotal moment in the history of Israel, setting the stage for the Exodus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_family_legacy.htm">The Importance of Family Legacy</a></b><br>The sons of Levi each had distinct roles that contributed to the worship and spiritual life of Israel. This highlights the importance of family legacy and the unique contributions each family member can make to God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_of_roles_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Diversity of Roles in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>Just as the Levite clans had different responsibilities, so too does the body of Christ have diverse gifts and roles. Each believer is called to serve in their unique capacity for the edification of the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The Levites' dedication to their duties serves as a model for faithfulness in whatever task God assigns us. Our service, whether seen or unseen, is valuable in God's eyes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a></b><br>The migration of Jacob's family to Egypt was part of God's sovereign plan to grow them into a great nation. Trusting in God's plan, even when it leads us into unfamiliar territory, is crucial for our spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_46.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 46</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_numbers_26_genealogies_align_or_differ.htm">Do the detailed genealogies in Numbers 26 align consistently with other biblical genealogies, or are there discrepancies that suggest later editing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_22,000_levites_plausible_then.htm">Numbers 3:39 – How plausible is the total of exactly 22,000 Levites, given population estimates of that era? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_6_16-30_and_ex_6_16-19_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 6:16-30 list names that differ from other biblical genealogies (compare Exodus 6:16-19), and how can these discrepancies be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_history_science_confirm_tabernacle_manpower.htm">Numbers 4 - Given the large census numbers in previous chapters, is there any historical or scientific basis to confirm the vast manpower needed for these Tabernacle tasks?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/46.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Levi</span> has three sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/46.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the sons of Levi</span>; <span class="cmt_word">Gershon</span>, - or Gershom, - "Expulsion" (Gesenins), - <span class="cmt_word">Kohath</span>, or Kehath, - "Assembly" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">and Merari</span>, - "Bitter," "<span class="accented">Ufi</span>, happy" (Gesenius), Flowing" (Murphy), Harsh One" (Lange). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/46-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Levi:</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵוִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(lê·wî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3878.htm">Strong's 3878: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gershon,</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵּרְשׁ֕וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(gê·rə·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1648.htm">Strong's 1648: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gershon -- a son of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Kohath,</span><br /><span class="heb">קְהָ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(qə·hāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6955.htm">Strong's 6955: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kohath -- a son of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Merari.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְרָרִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·rā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4847.htm">Strong's 4847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Merari -- a son of Levi</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/46-11.htm">OT Law: Genesis 46:11 The sons of Levi: Gershon Kohath (Gen. 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