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 the sons of Levi according to their births: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari; and Levi lived 137 years. The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimi, by their families.
These were the sons of Levi by their names: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.
Of Gershon were the families of the Libnites and of the Shimeites. These are the families of the Gershonites.
Of Gershon were the families of the Libnites and of the Shimeites. These are the families of the Gershonites.
The families of the Gershonites were to encamp behind the tabernacle on the west,
The families of the Gershonites were to encamp behind the tabernacle on the west,
And the responsibility of the sons of Gershon in the Tent of Meeting was to be the tabernacle, the tent, its covering, and the hangings for the door of the Tent of Meeting,
And the responsibility of the sons of Gershon in the Tent of Meeting was to be the tabernacle, the tent, its covering, and the hangings for the door of the Tent of Meeting,
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens [when on the march]:
This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, in serving and in bearing burdens [when on the march]:
Under the direction of Aaron and his sons shall be all the service of the sons of the Gershonites, in all they have to carry and in all they have to do; and you shall assign to their charge all that they are to carry [on the march].
This is the work of the families of the sons of Merari, according to all their tasks in the Tent of Meeting, under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron, the [high] priest.
These were numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, all who served in the Tent of Meeting, whom Moses and Aaron numbered as the Lord commanded.
Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service;
Two wagons and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershon, according to their service; And four wagons and eight oxen he gave to the sons of Merari, according to their service, under the supervision of Ithamar son of Aaron, the [high] priest.
When the tabernacle was taken down, the sons of Gershon and Merari, bearing [it] on their shoulders, set out.
When the tabernacle was taken down, the sons of Gershon and Merari, bearing [it] on their shoulders, set out.
And these were numbered of the Levites according to their families: of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites; of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites; of Merari, the family of the Merarites. These are the families of Levi: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korahites. And Kohath was the father of Amram.
The Gershonites received by lot from the families of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan thirteen cities.
The Gershonites received by lot from the families of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan thirteen cities.
And to the Gershonites of the families of the Levites they gave out of the other half-tribe of Manasseh the city of Golan in Bashan, as the city of refuge for the slayer, and Be-eshterah; two cities, each with its pasturelands.
And to the Gershonites of the families of the Levites they gave out of the other half-tribe of Manasseh the city of Golan in Bashan, as the city of refuge for the slayer, and Be-eshterah; two cities, each with its pasturelands. Out of the tribe of Issachar, Kishion, Daberath, read more. Jarmuth, and En-gannim; four cities, each with its suburbs. Out of the tribe of Asher, Mishal, Abdon, Helkath, and Rehob; four cities, each with its pasturelands. And out of the tribe of Naphtali, Kedesh in Galilee, city of refuge for the slayer, and Hammoth-dor, and Kartan; three cities, each with its suburbs. All the cities of the Gershonite families were thirteen, with their pasturelands (suburbs).
All the cities of the Gershonite families were thirteen, with their pasturelands (suburbs).
Heman's [tribal] brother Asaph stood at his right hand: Asaph son of Berechiah, the son of Shimea, The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchijah, read more. The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah, The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei, The son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi.
To the Gershomites, according to their families, [were allotted] thirteen cities out of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.
To the Gershomites, according to their families, [were allotted] thirteen cities out of the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and Manasseh in Bashan.
To the Gershomites were given out of the half-tribe of Manasseh: Golan in Bashan and Ashtaroth, with their suburbs and pasturelands;
To the Gershomites were given out of the half-tribe of Manasseh: Golan in Bashan and Ashtaroth, with their suburbs and pasturelands; Out of the tribe of Issachar, with their suburbs and pasturelands: Kedesh, Daberath, read more. Ramoth, and Anem; Out of the tribe of Asher, with their suburbs and pasturelands: Mashal, Abdon, Hukok, and Rehob; And out of the tribe of Naphtali, with their suburbs and pasturelands: Kedesh in Galilee, Hammon, and Kiriathaim.
And Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan son of Kushaiah; And with them their brethren of the second class: Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and also the gatekeepers, Obed-edom and Jeiel. read more. So the singers Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound bronze cymbals;
And David organized them in sections according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
And David organized them in sections according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Of the Gershonites: Ladan (Libni) and Shimei.
Of the Gershonites: Ladan (Libni) and Shimei. The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, Zetham, and Joel -- "three in all.
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the chief, Zetham, and Joel -- "three in all. The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran -- "three in all. These were the heads of the fathers' houses of Ladan.
The sons of Shimei: Shelomoth, Haziel, and Haran -- "three in all. These were the heads of the fathers' houses of Ladan. And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina (Zizah), Jeush, and Beriah. Of these four sons of Shimei,
And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina (Zizah), Jeush, and Beriah. Of these four sons of Shimei, Jahath was chief and Zizah the second, but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons [not enough for a father's house or clan]; so they were counted together as one father's house.
Jahath was chief and Zizah the second, but Jeush and Beriah had not many sons [not enough for a father's house or clan]; so they were counted together as one father's house.
Also David and the chiefs of the host [of the Lord] separated to the [temple] service some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun, who should prophesy [being inspired] with lyres, harps, and cymbals. The list of the musicians according to their service was:
All of whom were [in the choir] under the direction of their father for song in the house of the Lord, with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the order of the king.
[The musicians] cast lots for their duties, small and great, teacher and scholar alike.
The sons of Ladan, the descendants of Gershon through Ladan, the heads of families of Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli,
The sons of Ladan, the descendants of Gershon through Ladan, the heads of families of Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli,
The sons of Ladan, the descendants of Gershon through Ladan, the heads of families of Ladan the Gershonite: Jehieli,
And whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the Lord in the care of Jehiel the Gershonite.
Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. He said, Hearken, all Judah, you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you King Jehoshaphat. The Lord says this to you: Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. read more. Tomorrow go down to them. Behold, they will come up by the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the ravine before the Wilderness of Jeruel. You shall not need to fight in this battle; take your positions, stand still, and see the deliverance of the Lord [Who is] with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Fear not nor be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you.
Then the Levites arose: Mahath son of Amasai, Joel son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; of the sons of Merari: Kish son of Abdi, Azariah son of Jehallelel; of the Gershonites: Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah;
And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests stood in their vestments with trumpets, and the Levite sons of Asaph with their cymbals, to praise the Lord, after the order of David king of Israel.
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the leader to begin the thanksgiving in prayer; and Bakbukiah, second among his brethren; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
Overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem and the work of God's house was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of Asaph's sons, the singers.
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers guarding at the storehouses of the gates.