Numbers 3:18

“And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.”

"And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei." - Numbers 3:18
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What does Numbers 3:18 mean?

Numbers 3:18 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei." At first glance, this verse may seem like just a list of names, but within the context of the book of Numbers and the broader themes…

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The Legacy of the Sons of Gershon: Lessons from Numbers 3:18

In the Book of Numbers, we find a detailed account of the organization of the tribes of Israel, particularly focusing on the Levitical families and their duties in the service of God. Numbers 3:18 states, "And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni…

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A Prayer for Ancestry and Legacy: A Reflection on Numbers 3:18

Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am deeply humbled and aware of Your divine providence in the tapestry of life that stretches through generations. I am reminded of Your mighty words in the book of Numbers, specifically Numbers 3:18 which states, "And these are…

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Numbers 29:18 - "And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs, shall be according to their number, after the manner:"
Numbers 26:18 - "These are the families of the children of Gad according to those that were numbered of them, forty thousand and five hundred."
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Numbers 34:18 - "And ye shall take one prince of every tribe, to divide the land by inheritance."
Numbers 3:16 - "And Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as he was commanded."
Numbers 13:18 - "And see the land, what it is; and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be strong or weak, few or many;"
Numbers 31:18 - "But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves."
Numbers 3:3 - "These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office."
"And they shall keep thy charge, and the charge of all the tabernacle: only they shall not come nigh the vessels of the sanctuary and the altar, that neither they, nor ye also, die." - Numbers 18:3
Numbers 3:5 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 3:11 - "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 3:44 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
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"¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying," - Numbers 18:25
"And they departed from Hazeroth, and pitched in Rithmah." - Numbers 33:18