Reference: Gershon, Gershonites
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The name Gershon is given to the eldest son of Levi, to whom a division of the Levites traced their descent (Ge 46:11; Ex 6:16; Nu 3:17; 1Ch 6:1,16 [Gershom] 1Ch 23:6). The title 'Gershonites' is found in Nu 3:21,23 f., Nu 4:24,27 f., Nu 26:57; Jos 21:33; 1Ch 23:7; 26:21; 2Ch 29:12; and of an individual, 1Ch 26:21; 29:8; the 'sons of Gershon' (Ex 6:17; Nu 3:18,25; 4:22,36,41; 7:7; 10:17; Jos 21:6,27), or 'of Gershom' (1Ch 6:17,62,71; 15:7). They were subdivided into two groups, the Libnites and the Shimeites (Nu 3:21; 26:58), each being traced to a 'son' of Gershon (Ex 6:17; Nu 3:18; 1Ch 6:17,20 [42, Shimei is omitted from the genealogy]). 'Ladan' stands for Libni in 1Ch 23:7 ff; 1Ch 26:21. From these families fragments of genealogies remain (see 1Ch 23:8-11). Comparatively little is related of the Gershonites after the Exile. Certain of them are mentioned in 1Ch 9:15 and Ne 11:17 a, Ne 11:22 as dwelling in Jerusalem immediately after the Return. Of the 'sons of Asaph' (Gershonites), 128 (Ezr 2:41) or 148 (Ne 7:44) returned with Ezra to the city in b.c. 454. Asaphites led the music at the foundation of the Temple (Ezr 3:10); and certain of them blew trumpets in the procession at the dedication of the city walls (Ne 12:25).
Priestly Narrative and the Chronicler introduce the family into the earlier history. (1) During the desert wanderings the Gershonites were on the west side of the Tent (Nu 3:23); their duty was to carry all the hangings which composed the Tent proper, and the outer coverings and the hangings of the court, with their cords (Nu 3:25 f., Nu 4:24 ff., Nu 10:17), for which they were given two wagons and four oxen (Nu 7:7); and they were superintended by Ithamar, the youngest son of Aaron (Nu 4:33; 7:8). (2) After the settlement in Palestine, thirteen cities were assigned to them (Jos 21:6,27-33 = 1Ch 6:62,71-76). (3) In David's reign the Chronicler relates that the Temple music was managed partly by Asaph, a Gershonite, and his family (1Ch 6:39-43; 25:1 f., 1Ch 25:6,8 a, 1Ch 25:10,12,14; and see 1Ch 15:7,17-19). David divided the Levites into courses 'according to the sons of Levi' (1Ch 23:6; Gershonites, 1Ch 23:7-11); and particular offices of Gershonites are stated in 1Ch 26:21 f. (4) Jahaziel, an Asaphite, prophesied to Jehoshaphat before the battle of En-gedi (2Ch 20:14-17). (5) They took part in the cleansing of the Temple under Hezekiah (2Ch 29:12 f.). Cf. also Kohath.
A. H. M'Neile.
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These are the names of Levi's sons according to their genealogies: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. Gershon's sons were Libni and Shimei, according to their families.
These are Levi's descendants by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. These are names of Gershon's descendants according to their families: Libni and Shimei.
These are names of Gershon's descendants according to their families: Libni and Shimei.
The families of Libni and Shimei were descendants of Gershon. As families of the descendants of Gershon,
The families of Libni and Shimei were descendants of Gershon. As families of the descendants of Gershon,
The families of the descendants of Gershon encamped behind the tent toward the west.
The families of the descendants of Gershon encamped behind the tent toward the west.
The duties of the descendants of Gershon at the Tent of Meeting pertained to the tent, the tent covering, the curtain to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting,
The duties of the descendants of Gershon at the Tent of Meeting pertained to the tent, the tent covering, the curtain to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting,
"Take a census of the descendants of Gershon according to their ancestral house and tribes.
The descendants of Gershon are to carry out the instructions of Aaron and his sons. You are to assign them their responsibilities to carry out.
This is the work of the tribes of the descendants of Merari with reference to their service at the Tent of Meeting under the supervision of Aaron the priest's son Ithamar."
from the tribes of the descendants of Gershon, everyone who would be serving at the Tent of Meeting, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to what the LORD had said.
Two carts and four oxen were given to the descendants of Gershon for their work. Four carts and eight oxen were given to the descendants of Merari for their work.
The tent was taken down, and the descendants of Gershon and Merari carried the tent.
The tent was taken down, and the descendants of Gershon and Merari carried the tent.
Those who were numbered from the descendants of Levi, listed according to their families, included: From Gershon, the family of the descendants of Gershon; from Kohath, the family of the descendants of Kohath; and from Merari, the family of the descendants of Merari. These were the families of Levi: The family of the descendants of Libni, the family of the descendants of Hebron, the family of the descendants of Mahli, the family of the descendants of Musha, and the family of the descendants of Korah.
The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by random lot from the families of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and from the half-tribe of Manasseh located in Bashan.
The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by random lot from the families of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and from the half-tribe of Manasseh located in Bashan.
To the descendants of Gershon (one of the Levitical families) from the half-tribe of Manasseh were allocated Golan in Bashan as a city of refuge for unintentional killers, along with its pasture lands, and Beeshterah with its pasture lands, for a total of two cities.
To the descendants of Gershon (one of the Levitical families) from the half-tribe of Manasseh were allocated Golan in Bashan as a city of refuge for unintentional killers, along with its pasture lands, and Beeshterah with its pasture lands, for a total of two cities. From the tribe of Issachar were allocated Kishion with its pasture lands, Daberath with its pasture lands, read more. Jarmuth with its pasture lands, and En-gannim with its pasture lands, for a total of four cities. From the tribe of Asher were allocated Mishal with its pasture lands, Abdon with its pasture lands, Helkath with its pasture lands, and Rehob with its pasture lands, for a total of four cities. From the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee with its pasture lands were allocated as a city of refuge for the unintentional killer, Hammoth-dor with its pasture lands, and Kartan with its pasture lands, for a total of three cities. All the cities of the descendants of Gershon according to their families totaled thirteen, including their pasture lands.
All the cities of the descendants of Gershon according to their families totaled thirteen, including their pasture lands.
There was also his brother Asaph, who stood to Heman's right. Asaph had been fathered by Berechiah, who had been fathered by Shimea, who had been fathered by Michael, who had been fathered by Baaseiah, who had been fathered by Malchijah, read more. who had been fathered by Ethni, who had been fathered by Zerah, who had been fathered by Adaiah, who had been fathered by Ethan, who had been fathered by Zimmah, who had been fathered by Shimei, who had been fathered by Jahath, who had been fathered by Gershom, and who had been fathered by Levi.
To the descendants of Gershom according to their families were allotted 13 towns in Bashan from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh.
To the descendants of Gershom according to their families were allotted 13 towns in Bashan from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh.
From the half-tribe of Manasseh the descendants of Gershom were allotted Golan in Bashan with its surrounding suburbs and Ashtaroth with its surrounding suburbs.
From the half-tribe of Manasseh the descendants of Gershom were allotted Golan in Bashan with its surrounding suburbs and Ashtaroth with its surrounding suburbs. From the tribe of Issachar were allotted Kedesh with its surrounding suburbs, Daberath with its surrounding suburbs, read more. Ramoth with its surrounding suburbs, and Anem with its surrounding suburbs. From of the tribe of Asher were allotted Mashal with its surrounding suburbs, Abdon with its surrounding suburbs, Hukok with its surrounding suburbs, and Rehob with its surrounding suburbs. From the tribe of Naphtali were allotted Kedesh in Galilee with its surrounding suburbs, Hammon with its surrounding suburbs, and Kiriathaim with its surrounding suburbs.
along with Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mica's son Mattaniah, who was the grandson of Zichri and great-grandson of Asaph,
from the descendants of Gershom, Joel their chief, along with 130 of his relatives,
from the descendants of Gershom, Joel their chief, along with 130 of his relatives,
So the descendants of Levi appointed Joel's son Heman, his relative Berechiah's son Asaph, as well as certain relatives of Merari's sons, including Kushaiah's son Ethan, their second order relatives Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, as well as the trustees Obed-edom and Jeiel. read more. The singers included Heman, Asaph, and Ethan (who played bronze cymbals).
David divided them into divisions based on Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, Levi's sons.
David divided them into divisions based on Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, Levi's sons. The descendants of Gershon were Ladan and Shimei.
The descendants of Gershon were Ladan and Shimei. The three descendants of Ladan included Jehiel (their chief), Zetham, and Joel.
The three descendants of Ladan included Jehiel (their chief), Zetham, and Joel. The three descendants of Shimei included Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran. These were the heads of families of Ladan.
The three descendants of Shimei included Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran. These were the heads of families of Ladan. The descendants of Shimei included Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These four were sons of Shimei.
The descendants of Shimei included Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These four were sons of Shimei. Jahath served as chief and Zizah was second in rank, but since Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, they were enrolled as a single family unit.
Jahath served as chief and Zizah was second in rank, but since Jeush and Beriah did not have many sons, they were enrolled as a single family unit.
Along with officers in his army, David consecrated to assist in service to the descendants of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun those who prophesy with lyres, harps, and cymbals.
They were all under their father's supervision regarding music in the Temple of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of the Temple of God.
Their duties, whether significant or insignificant, whether performed by teacher or pupil alike, were assigned by lottery.
With respect to the descendants of Ladan, the Gershonite descendants pertaining to Ladan, the heads of families pertaining to Ladan the Gershonite, there was Jehieli.
With respect to the descendants of Ladan, the Gershonite descendants pertaining to Ladan, the heads of families pertaining to Ladan the Gershonite, there was Jehieli.
With respect to the descendants of Ladan, the Gershonite descendants pertaining to Ladan, the heads of families pertaining to Ladan the Gershonite, there was Jehieli.
Whoever owned precious stones gave them to the treasury of the Temple of the LORD, in care of Jehiel the Gershonite.
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Zechariah's son Jahaziel, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a descendant of Levi from the descendants of Asaph in the middle of the assembly, and he said: "Pay attention, everyone in Judah, in Jerusalem, and you, too, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says to you: "Stop being afraid, and stop being discouraged because of this vast invasion force, because the battle doesn't belong to you, but to God. read more. Tomorrow you are to go down to attack them. Pay attention, now they'll be coming up near the ascent of Ziz. You'll find them at the end of the valley that looks out over the Jeruel wilderness. You won't be fighting in this battle. Take your stand, but stand still, and watch the LORD's salvation on your behalf, Judah and Jerusalem! Never fear and never be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, since the LORD is with you.'"
Here are the names of the descendants of Levi who made themselves available to God: Amasai's son Mahath and Azariah's son Joel from the descendants of Kohath; Abdi's son Kish and Jehallelel's son Azariah from the descendants of Merari; Zimmah's son Joah and Joah's son Eden from the descendants of Gershon;
After the builders laid the foundation for the LORD's Temple, the priests stood in their ministerial robes with trumpets and the descendants of Levi (who were also descendants of Asaph) with cymbals to praise the LORD, according to instructions prepared by David, king of Israel.
and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led the thanksgiving prayer, and Bakbukiah, second among his relatives, and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
The overseer of the descendants of Levi at Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. Singers from the descendants of Asaph oversaw the work of the Temple of God.