²¹ From the family of Libni^[a] in the clan of Gershon, Jehiel^[b] was the leader.

The Gershonites

⁷ The Gershonite family units were defined by their lines of descent from Libni^[a] and Shimei, the sons of Gershon.

⁸ They also contributed numerous precious stones, which were deposited in the treasury of the house of the Lord under the care of Jehiel, a descendant of Gershon.

¹⁷ The descendants of Gershon included Libni and Shimei.