Numbers 3:18

And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.

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Interpretation

The Levites were in three classes, according to the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari; and these were subdivided into families.

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This thought runs through Numbers 3:14-18.

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 .