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Libni, and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And these <i>are</i> the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the [two] sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were the names of Gershon’s sons by their clans: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were the names of Gershon&#8217s sons by their clans: Libni and Shimei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Gershon's sons were Libni and Shimei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Libni and Shimei were the sons of Gershon. Their families were named after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />These are names of Gershon's descendants according to their families: Libni and Shimei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And these [are] the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And these the names of the sons of Gershon according to their families: Libni and Shimei.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gerson: Lebni and Semei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These were the names of the sons of Gershon, by their clans: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Gershun for their tribes: Lebni and Shimei.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And these <i>are</i> the names of the sons of Gedson according to their families; Lobeni and Semei:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/3-18.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/yauBFvKLNNo?start=777" 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/numbers/3.htm">The Registration of the Levites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">were the names</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/1648.htm" title="1648: ḡê·rə·šō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. Or Gershowm; from garash; a refugee; Gereshon or Gereshom, an Israelite.">of Gershon</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">by their clans:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3845.htm" title="3845: liḇ·nî (N-proper-ms) -- Two Levites. From laban; white; Libni, an Israelite.">Libni</a> <a href="/hebrew/8096.htm" title="8096: wə·šim·‘î (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shema'; famous; Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites.">and Shimei.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.…<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/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-17.htm">1 Chronicles 6:17</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.<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/28-1.htm">Exodus 28:1</a></span><br />“Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-2.htm">Leviticus 8:2</a></span><br />“Take Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull of the sin offering, the two rams, and the basket of unleavened bread,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/1-50.htm">Numbers 1:50-53</a></span><br />Instead, you are to appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of the Testimony, all its furnishings, and everything in it. They shall carry the tabernacle and all its articles, care for it, and camp around it. / Whenever the tabernacle is to move, the Levites are to take it down, and whenever it is to be pitched, the Levites are to set it up. Any outsider who goes near it must be put to death. / The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-1.htm">Numbers 4:1-3</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “Take a census of the Kohathites among the Levites by their clans and families, / men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-5.htm">Numbers 8:5-26</a></span><br />Again the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, / “Take the Levites from among the Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. / This is what you must do to cleanse them: Sprinkle them with the water of purification. Have them shave their whole bodies and wash their clothes, and so purify themselves. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1-7</a></span><br />So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-8.htm">Deuteronomy 10:8</a></span><br />At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">1 Samuel 2:28</a></span><br />And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-4.htm">1 Kings 8:4</a></span><br />and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a></span><br />Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-1.htm">Nehemiah 12:1</a></span><br />Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11-14</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? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">Numbers 3:21</a></b></br> Of Gershon <i>was</i> the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these <i>are</i> the families of the Gershonites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17-19</a></b></br> The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-17.htm">1 Chronicles 6:17,20,21</a></b></br> And these <i>be</i> the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/3-15.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/3-15.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/3-17.htm">Gershon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-8.htm">Gershonite</a> <a href="/exodus/6-17.htm">Libni</a> <a href="/exodus/6-17.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/exodus/6-17.htm">Shim'e-I</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/3-19.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/3-19.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Gershon</a> <a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">Gershonite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-17.htm">Libni</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">Shim'e-I</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">The sons of Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-14.htm">Are numbered by their families</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Of the Merarites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">The place and charge of Moses and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-40.htm">The firstborn are freed by the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-44.htm">The balances are refunded</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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This role highlights the importance of maintaining the sacred space where God dwelled among His people. The Levites were set apart for service to God, emphasizing the theme of holiness and dedication. The division into clans underscores the organized structure of Israelite society and the importance of family lineage in fulfilling God-given roles.<p><b>Libni</b><br>Libni, meaning "white" or "whiteness," may symbolize purity or holiness, which is fitting for those serving in the tabernacle. The name Libni appears in other genealogical records, such as <a href="/1_chronicles/6-17.htm">1 Chronicles 6:17</a>, indicating the continuity and preservation of the Levitical line. The emphasis on names in biblical genealogies often reflects the character or destiny of individuals and their descendants, pointing to the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan.<p><b>and Shimei.</b><br>Shimei, meaning "heard" or "hearing," suggests the importance of listening to God's commands and being obedient to His will. This name appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often associated with individuals who play significant roles in Israel's history. The inclusion of Shimei in the Levitical genealogy highlights the theme of faithfulness and the necessity of heeding God's instructions, especially in the context of worship and service. The Levites' role as mediators between God and the people foreshadows the ultimate mediation of Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and established a new covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/kohath.htm">Kohath</a></b><br>Kohath was one of the sons of Levi, making him a grandson of Jacob. The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/amram.htm">Amram</a></b><br>Amram was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. His lineage is significant as it leads to the priestly and prophetic leadership of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/izhar.htm">Izhar</a></b><br>Izhar was another son of Kohath. His descendants played roles in various events throughout Israel's history.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a></b><br>Hebron, not to be confused with the city, was a son of Kohath. His lineage is less prominent but still part of the Levitical family.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/u/uzziel.htm">Uzziel</a></b><br>Uzziel was a son of Kohath, and his descendants also served in the Levitical duties.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_in_god's_plan.htm">The Importance of Lineage in God's Plan</a></b><br>The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in <a href="/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18</a>, remind us of God's sovereign plan through specific families. Understanding our spiritual heritage can inspire us to fulfill our roles in God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The Kohathites had specific duties in the tabernacle, highlighting the importance of faithfulness in the roles God assigns us. We should serve diligently in whatever capacity God places us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_structure.htm">God's Order and Structure</a></b><br>The detailed genealogies and assignments show God's order and structure. This encourages us to seek order in our spiritual lives and church communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The descendants of Kohath, including Moses and Aaron, had a profound impact on Israel's history. Our actions and faith can leave a lasting legacy for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_levites'_lands_align_biblically.htm">In Joshua 14:3-4, how does the Levites' lack of a territorial inheritance align with other biblical passages that mention Levitical cities and lands?</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/why_does_god_permit_biblical_genocides.htm">Why does God allow genocides to happen, including those commanded in the Bible (Numbers 31:17-18)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_tithes_fit_in_today's_economy.htm">Malachi 3:8-10 - How do we reconcile this injunction about tithes with a modern economy and the lack of a physical temple?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/3-18.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">These</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֛לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were the names</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּֽנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Gershon</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵרְשׁ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ḡê·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">by their clans:</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Libni</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3845.htm">Strong's 3845: </a> </span><span class="str2">Libni -- two Levites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Shimei.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁמְעִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šim·‘î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8096.htm">Strong's 8096: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/3-18.htm">OT Law: Numbers 3:18 These are the names of the sons (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/3-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 3:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/3-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 3:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>