1 Chronicles 6:17

“And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.”

"And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei." - 1 Chronicles 6:17
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What does 1 Chronicles 6:17 mean?

The verse 1 Chronicles 6:17 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei." While on the surface, this verse may seem simple and straightforward, it holds deeper meanings and rich symbolism that speak to the…

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The Legacy of Gershom: Honoring Our Spiritual Heritage

The verse in 1 Chronicles 6:17 states, "And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei." At first glance, this verse is striking not because of its profound theological implications but rather due to its apparent simplicity and brevity. A genealogical reference…

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A Prayer of Legacy and Faithfulness

O Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the depth of Your Word, which reveals not only the history of Your people but the legacy that You instill in each generation. In 1 Chronicles 6:17, we see the names of the sons of Gershom, ‘Libni, and Shimei.’ Lord…

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1 Chronicles 6:17 - "And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei."
1 Chronicles 17:6 - "Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye not built me an house of cedars?"
2 Chronicles 6:17 - "Now then, O LORD God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou hast spoken unto thy servant David."
1 Chronicles 6:6 - "And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth,"
1 Chronicles 8:17 - "And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber,"
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 27:17 - "Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:"
1 Chronicles 3:17 - "¶ And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son,"
1 Chronicles 24:17 - "The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,"
2 Chronicles 17:6 - "And his heart was lifted up in the ways of the LORD: moreover he took away the high places and groves out of Judah."
1 Chronicles 14:6 - "And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
1 Chronicles 1:17 - "¶ The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech."
1 Chronicles 2:17 - "And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite."
1 Chronicles 16:17 - "And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,"
1 Chronicles 3:6 - "Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,"
1 Chronicles 6:25 - "And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth."
1 Chronicles 25:17 - "The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:"
1 Chronicles 6:16 - "¶ The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari."
1 Chronicles 6:28 - "And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah."
1 Chronicles 9:17 - "And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief;"
1 Chronicles 17:3 - "¶ And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,"
1 Chronicles 6:14 - "And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak,"
1 Chronicles 6:58 - "And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs,"
1 Chronicles 6:12 - "And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum,"
1 Chronicles 7:6 - "¶ The sons of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three."
1 Chronicles 6:53 - "Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son."
1 Chronicles 6:11 - "And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,"
1 Chronicles 6:5 - "And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi,"