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Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon <i>were</i> Libni and Shimi according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their clans. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/6.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/exodus/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon; Libni and Shimei, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon listed by their families were Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Gershon had two sons: Libni and Shimei, and they had many descendants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Gershon's sons were Libni and Shimei, according to their families. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon, by their families, were Libni and Shimei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimi, as to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The sons of Gershon are Libni, and Shimi, as to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Gershon, Libni and Shimi, according to their tribes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gerson: Lobni and Semei, by their kindreds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their kindred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon, by their clans: Libni and Shimei.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their families.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Gershon to the sons of Shemi in their generations.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And these are the sons of Gedson, Lobeni and Semei, the houses of their family. And the sons of Caath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/6-17.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/kVae3PiKqhs?start=1297" 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/exodus/6.htm">Genealogies of Moses and Aaron</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">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 were</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> <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> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.…<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="/genesis/46-9.htm">Genesis 46:9</a></span><br />The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-5.htm">Numbers 26:5-6</a></span><br />Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-3</a></span><br />These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. / The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32</a></span><br />And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-18.htm">Genesis 30:18</a></span><br />Then Leah said, “God has rewarded me for giving my maidservant to my husband.” So she named him Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23</a></span><br />The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-8.htm">Genesis 46:8</a></span><br />Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-4</a></span><br />Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. / Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-6.htm">Deuteronomy 33:6</a></span><br />Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Luke 3:33</a></span><br />the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,<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="/revelation/7-5.htm">Revelation 7:5</a></span><br />From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-5.htm">Genesis 48:5</a></span><br />And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11</a></b></br> And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-18.htm">Numbers 3:18</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-17.htm">1 Chronicles 6:17</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="/exodus/6-15.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/exodus/6-15.htm">Families</a> <a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Gershon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-29.htm">Libni</a> <a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Order</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-13.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/esther/2-5.htm">Shim'e-I</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/6-19.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/exodus/6-19.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/3-17.htm">Gershon</a> <a href="/numbers/3-18.htm">Libni</a> <a href="/exodus/6-19.htm">Order</a> <a href="/numbers/3-18.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/numbers/3-18.htm">Shim'e-I</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-1.htm">God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-9.htm">Moses vainly attempts to encourage the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-10.htm">He and Aaron are again sent to Pharaoh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-14.htm">Genealogies of Reuben, Simeon and Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-26.htm">The history resumed</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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The Levites were set apart for religious duties, and Gershon's descendants had specific responsibilities related to the tabernacle. This highlights the importance of family lineage in Israelite society, where roles and duties were often inherited. The Levites, including the Gershonites, were not given a portion of land like the other tribes but were instead given cities to dwell in, emphasizing their unique role in serving God.<p><b>were Libni and Shimei</b><br>Libni and Shimei are the sons of Gershon, and their mention signifies the continuation of the Levitical line. The names themselves have meanings that reflect cultural values: Libni means "white" or "pure," and Shimei means "famous" or "renowned." These names may reflect the aspirations or characteristics valued by their family. The genealogical records in the Bible serve to establish the legitimacy and authority of the Levitical priesthood, which was crucial for maintaining the religious order in Israel.<p><b>by their clans</b><br>The reference to clans indicates the organization of the Israelite society into extended family groups. This structure was essential for maintaining order and distributing responsibilities among the people. The clans of the Levites, including those of Gershon, were assigned specific tasks related to the tabernacle, such as the care and transport of its coverings and curtains. This division of labor ensured that the worship of God was conducted in an orderly and reverent manner, reflecting the holiness and sanctity of the divine presence among the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gershon.htm">Gershon</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Levi, Gershon is one of the three main Levitical families. His descendants were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's curtains and coverings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/libni.htm">Libni</a></b><br>A son of Gershon, Libni's descendants formed one of the clans within the tribe of Levi. His name means "white" or "whiteness," possibly indicating purity or a specific characteristic of his lineage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shimei.htm">Shimei</a></b><br>Another son of Gershon, Shimei's descendants also formed a clan within the tribe of Levi. His name means "heard" or "hearing," which may reflect a characteristic or role within the community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/clans_of_levi.htm">Clans of Levi</a></b><br>The Levites were divided into three main families: Gershonites, Kohathites, and Merarites. Each had specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/levitical_duties.htm">Levitical Duties</a></b><br>The Levites were set apart for religious duties, serving as assistants to the priests and caretakers of the tabernacle and its furnishings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_every_role.htm">The Importance of Every Role</a></b><br>The Gershonites, though not priests, played a crucial role in the worship life of Israel. Every believer has a unique and vital role in the body of Christ, regardless of visibility or perceived importance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The Gershonites' responsibilities required diligence and care. Similarly, Christians are called to be faithful stewards of the gifts and responsibilities God has entrusted to them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_faithfulness.htm">Generational Faithfulness</a></b><br>The mention of Libni and Shimei highlights the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities through generations. Parents and leaders should invest in teaching and preparing the next generation for service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a></b><br>Just as the names of Libni and Shimei carry meaning, believers find their identity and purpose in Christ, who calls them by name and assigns them their roles in His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 6</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_do_numbers_20_8-11_and_exodus_17_6_differ.htm">Numbers 20:8-11 - Why does this passage seem inconsistent with Exodus 17:6 regarding the instructions God gives Moses for drawing water from a rock?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_could_moses's_staff_make_water_flow.htm">How is it scientifically plausible that water could come from a mere strike of Moses's staff on a rock (Exodus 17:6)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_kohathites,_gershonites,_merarites.htm">Who were the Kohathites, Gershonites, and Merarites?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The sons of Gershon</span>. The line of Gershon, as the eldest, is taken first. Moses and Aaron are descended from the second son. Shimi is called "Shimei" in <a href="/1_chronicles/6-17.htm">1 Chronicles 6:17</a>; but there is no difference in the original. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/6-17.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">בְּנֵ֥י</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 [were]</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵרְשׁ֛וֹן</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">Libni</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנִ֥י</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">וְשִׁמְעִ֖י</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 /><br /><span class="word">by their clans.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/6-17.htm">OT Law: Exodus 6:17 The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei (Exo. 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