The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
- KJV The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
- BSB The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
- NKJV The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
- NASB The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
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Quick answer
The three sons of Levi are named: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. It opens the central genealogy of the priestly tribe.
Overview
The Chronicler now turns to Levi, the tribe set apart for service to God, listing its three founding branches. Levi's genealogy stands at the heart of these chapters, reflecting the centrality of worship and priesthood in Israel's life. This emphasis points ultimately to Christ, our great High Priest, who fulfills and surpasses the Levitical order.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Exod 6:16These are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations: Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari; and the years of the life of Levi were one hundred thirty-seven years.
- Gen 46:11The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
- Num 26:57These are those who were counted of the Levites after their families: of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites; of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites; of Merari, the family of the Merarites.
- 1 Chr 23:6David divided them into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
- Num 3:17These were the sons of Levi by their names: Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.
- 1 Chr 6:20Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
- 1 Chr 6:16The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
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