1 Chronicles 6:15-17
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15 (one of those from Jerusalem and Judah whom the Eternal One exiled by Nebuchadnezzar).
While the tribe of Judah boasts the kingly lineage, specifically Israel’s beloved kings David and Solomon, the tribe of Levi is the priestly tribe. These men are at the center of the worship of the Lord, performing the daily rituals and sacrifices required in the law.
16 These are the Levite clans according to their patronage: Levi fathered Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. 17 Gershom’s sons were Libni and Shimei.
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1 Chronicles 6:15-17
King James Version
15 And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the Lord carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.
16 The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
17 And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.
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1 Chronicles 6:15-17
American Standard Version
15 And Jehozadak went into captivity, when Jehovah carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.
16 The sons of Levi: [a]Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. 17 And these are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.
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- 1 Chronicles 6:16 In verse 1, Gershon.
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