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Gershon
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
=Ger’shom expulsion, the eldest of Levi’s three sons (Gen. 46:11; Ex. 6:16). In the wilderness the sons of Gershon had charge of the fabrics of the tabernacle when it was moved from place to place, the curtains, veils, tent-hangings (Num. 3: 21-26). Thirteen Levitical cities fell to the lot of the Gershonites (Josh. 21:27-33).
Scripture references
- Genesis 46:11
- Exodus 6:16
- Numbers 3
- Joshua 21:27-33
Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(exile). The eldest of the three sons of Levi, born before the descent of Jacob’s family into Egypt. (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16) (B.C. before 1706.) But, though the eldest born, the families of Gershon were outstripped in fame by their younger brethren of Kohath, from whom sprang Moses and the priestly line of Aaron.
Scripture references
- Genesis 46:11
- Exodus 6:16
- Numbers 3
- Joshua 21:27-33
Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
GER'SHON (expulsion), the eldest of Levi's sons, Gen 46:11; Ex 6:16-17; 1 Chr 6:1, and founder of the Gerfihonites. Num 3:21.
Scripture references
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
his banishment; the change of pilgrimage
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
GER'SHON (expulsion), the eldest
of Levi's sons, Gen 46:11; Ex 6:16-17;
1 Chr 6:1, and founder of the Gerfihonites. Num 3:21.