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Gershon
The eldest son of Levi, ancestor of a Levitical clan.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Family & lineage
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Levi.
Genesis 46:11
Name & titles
ScholarlyGershon (also spelled Gershom), firstborn son of Levi and ancestor of the Gershonite Levitical clan, bears a name usually connected to the root meaning 'sojourner' or 'to drive out,' the same element seen in Moses's son Gershom.
Hebrew onomastic analysis; the Gershonite clan is attested only within the biblical priestly and census material, with no external epigraphic evidence.
Where in scripture
GenesisExodusNumbersJoshua1 Chronicles2 Chronicles
Genesis 46:11Exodus 6:16Exodus 6:17Numbers 3:17Numbers 3:18Numbers 3:21Numbers 3:23Numbers 3:24Numbers 3:25Numbers 4:22Numbers 4:24Numbers 4:27Numbers 4:28Numbers 4:38Numbers 4:41Numbers 7:7Numbers 10:17Numbers 26:57Joshua 21:6Joshua 21:27Joshua 21:331 Chronicles 6:11 Chronicles 6:161 Chronicles 6:17
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