Numbers 3:21

“Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these are the families of the Gershonites.”

"Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these are the families of the Gershonites." - Numbers 3:21
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What does Numbers 3:21 mean?

Numbers 3:21 (KJV) states: "Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these are the families of the Gershonites." The book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible and the fourth of five books of the Torah. It is named after the census…

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The Legacy of the Gershonites: Embracing Our Spiritual Heritage

Numbers 3:21 (KJV) states: "Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these are the families of the Gershonites." At first glance, this verse seems to be a mere listing of names and lineages, part of a larger narrative in the Book of Numbers that…

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A Prayer for Understanding Our Heritage and Responsibilities

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, seeking Your wisdom and guidance as we reflect upon the deep lessons contained within Your Word. In the book of Numbers 3:21, we read, "Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the…

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Numbers 3:21 - "Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these are the families of the Gershonites."
Picture of Numbers 21:1-3
numbers 21:8-9 & John 3:14
Numbers 21:3 - "And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah."
Picture representing Numbers 21:21-35
Numbers 21:21 - "¶ And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,"
Moses serpent numbers 21
Numbers 33:21 - "And they removed from Libnah, and pitched at Rissah."
Numbers 4:21 - "¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,"
Numbers 34:21 - "Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon."
Numbers 21:31 - "¶ Thus Israel dwelt in the land of the Amorites."
Moses fiery serpent numbers 21
Numbers 21:10 - "¶ And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in Oboth."
Numbers 21:19 - "And from Mattanah to Nahaliel: and from Nahaliel to Bamoth:"
Numbers 21:12 - "¶ From thence they removed, and pitched in the valley of Zared."
"And the LORD hearkened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and he called the name of the place Hormah." - Numbers 21:3
"¶ And Israel sent messengers unto Sihon king of the Amorites, saying," - Numbers 21:21
Numbers 2:21 - "And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred."
Numbers 29:21 - "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 3:41
Numbers 26:21 - "And the sons of Pharez were; of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites: of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites."
Numbers 14:21 - "But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD."
Numbers 1:21 - "Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Reuben, were forty and six thousand and five hundred."
Numbers 21:17 - "¶ Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:"
Numbers 22:21 - "And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of Moab."
Numbers 16:21 - "Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment."
Numbers 21:15 - "And at the stream of the brooks that goeth down to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of Moab."
Numbers 21:27 - "Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, let the city of Sihon be built and prepared:"
Numbers 21:20 - "And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the country of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, which looketh toward Jeshimon."