1 Chronicles 6:16

“The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.”

"The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari." - 1 Chronicles 6:16
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What does 1 Chronicles 6:16 mean?

The King James Version of 1 Chronicles 6:16 reads, "The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari." This verse is part of a list of genealogies that trace the lineage of the Levites, who were the priestly tribe of Israel. The book of 1 Chronicles is known for its detailed…

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The Lineage of Service: Lessons from Levi's Sons

When we consider the lineage of the Levites in the Scriptures, particularly captured in 1 Chronicles 6:16 which reads, "The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari," we are confronted with a profound narrative of service, dedication, and divine purpose. This verse, while…

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A Prayer of Gratitude for the Legacy of the Sons of Levi

Heavenly Father, As we come before You in reverence and humility, we pause to reflect on the profound significance of Your Word. Today, we meditate upon the sacred text found in 1 Chronicles 6:16, which declares, "The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari." Lord, this verse…

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1 Chronicles 6:16 - "¶ The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari."
1 Chronicles 16:6 - "Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God."
1 Chronicles 1:16 - "And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite."
"Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God." - 1 Chronicles 16:6
1 Chronicles 16:16 - "Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;"
1 Chronicles 6:6 - "And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,"
1 Chronicles 24:16 - "The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,"
1 Chronicles 23:16 - "Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief."
1 Chronicles 1:6 - "And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah."
1 Chronicles 6:1 - "The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari."
1 Chronicles 8:16 - "And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;"
"And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite." - 1 Chronicles 1:16
1 Chronicles 14:6 - "And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
1 Chronicles 11:16 - "And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison was then at Beth-lehem."
1 Chronicles 4:16 - "And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel."
1 Chronicles 16:19 - "When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it."
1 Chronicles 3:6 - "Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,"
1 Chronicles 6:25 - "And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth."
1 Chronicles 12:16 - "And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David."
1 Chronicles 16:26 - "For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens."
1 Chronicles 6:17 - "And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei."
1 Chronicles 16:27 - "Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place."
1 Chronicles 3:16 - "And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son."
1 Chronicles 6:28 - "And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah."
1 Chronicles 16:17 - "And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,"
1 Chronicles 16:22 - "Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm."
1 Chronicles 16:11 - "Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually."
1 Chronicles 16:14 - "He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth."
1 Chronicles 25:16 - "The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:"