1 Chronicles 6:17
1 Chronicles 6:17 Meaning and Explanation
“And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.”
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Read Full Chapter →The two sons of Gershom, Libni and Shimei, head the Gershonite families.
What Does 1 Chronicles 6:17 Mean?
The record begins with Gershom's line, naming his sons Libni and Shimei. The Gershonites were charged in the wilderness with carrying the curtains and coverings of the tabernacle.
Behind each name stands a family entrusted with a portion of God's dwelling. The care of sacred things was shared among many hands. So the work of God's house has always been a labor of community, each part needful to the whole.
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What does 1 Chronicles 6:17 mean?
The two sons of Gershom, Libni and Shimei, head the Gershonite families.