1 Chronicles 6:17

And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.

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This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of memory and worship in 1 Chronicles.

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This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 6:16-18.

Gershom Person: Expulsion. (1. ) The eldest son of Levi ( 1 Chr. 6:16 , 17, 20, 43, 62, 71; 15:7)=GERSHON (q. v. ). (2. ) The elder of the two sons of Moses born to him in Midian ( Ex. 2:22 ; 18:3 ).
Libni Person: White, one of the two sons of Gershon, the son of Levi ( Ex. 6:17 ; Num. 3:18 , 21). (See LAADAN. ).
Shimei Person: Famous. (1. ) A son of Gershon, and grandson of Levi ( Num. 3:18 ; 1 Chr. 6:17 , 29); called Shimi in Ex. 6:17 .