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Son of Levi and ancestor of the Gershonite clan, one of the three Levitical divisions; the Gershonites were responsible for carrying the tabernacle's curtains and fabric coverings, receiving two wagons and four oxen for the task
Son of Levi and grandson of Jacob, Gershon founded one of the three great Levitical clans that served Israel's worship. His descendants, the Gershonites, were assigned the sacred task of transporting the tabernacle's curtains, coverings, and woven hangings during Israel's wilderness journeys. He appears in the genealogies of Genesis, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles.
The Family Tree That Built a Nation
1 Chronicles 23:6-11Gershon is named here as the first of Levi's three sons whose descendants form one of the primary divisions of Temple workers David is now organizing.
The Longest Chain in Israel's History
1 Chronicles 6:1-15Gershon is named here as one of Levi's three sons who founded a major clan branch, though the text immediately passes over his line to focus on Kohath's priestly descendants.
The Family Tree That Explains Everything
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