Numbers 3:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Free Bible Version

These were the names of the Gershon's sons by family: Libni and Shimei.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.

Translation for Translators

Gershon had two sons: Libni and Shimei. The clans that were descended from them had the same names as those two sons.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The clans coming from Gershon's sons were Libni and Shimei.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.

Young's Literal Translation

And these [are] the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.

Context

The Numbering of the Levites

¹⁷These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.¹⁸These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei.¹⁹The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Summary

In Numbers 3:18, the verse highlights the responsibility given to the Levites within the Israelite community. They were chosen by God to assist Aaron and his sons in the duties of the tabernacle, serving as a buffer between the priests and the rest of the people. This verse underscores the importance of order, structure, and delegation of tasks within the religious framework established by God. It also signifies the significance of each individual's role in fulfilling God's purposes, emphasizing the need for cooperation and unity in worship and service.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And these are the names of the sons of Gershon, by their families,.... Or to Gershon belonged two families, called after the names of his sons, who were now numbered, namely: Libni and Shimei; and who are elsewhere mentioned as his sons, Exo 6:17; and from hence were the families of the Libnites and Shimites, as in Num 3:21.

Numbers 3:18

The Numbering of the Levites

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Berean Standard Bible

These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

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

Free Bible Version

These were the names of the Gershon's sons by family: Libni and Shimei.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.

Translation for Translators

Gershon had two sons: Libni and Shimei. The clans that were descended from them had the same names as those two sons.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The clans coming from Gershon's sons were Libni and Shimei.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.

Young's Literal Translation

And these [are] the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.