Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei.
Parallel translations
- WEB Of the Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
- BSB The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
- NKJV Of the Gershonites: Laadan and Shimei.
- NASB Of the Gershonites there were Ladan and Shimei.
- NLT The Gershonite family units were defined by their lines of descent from Libni and Shimei, the sons of Gershon.
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Quick answer
Among the Gershonites were Ladan and Shimei. This begins the detailed listing of the Levitical families and their heads.
Overview
The Chronicler records the Gershonite line, naming Ladan and Shimei as key families. Such genealogies, though detailed, served to confirm the rightful order and lineage of those appointed to serve God. They testify to God's faithfulness in preserving His people and ordering His worship through identifiable, accountable families.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Chr 26:21As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.
- Exod 6:17The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.
- 1 Chr 6:17–20And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.
- 1 Chr 15:7Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty:
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