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

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 6:17

New International Version

17 These are the names of the sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei.

English Standard Version

17 And these are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.

The Message

17 These are the names of the sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei.

New King James Version

17 These are the names of the sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei.

New Living Translation

17 The descendants of Gershon included Libni and Shimei.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:17

Chapter Contents

Genealogies.

We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites, to preserve their descent clear, and to be able to prove it; because all the honours and privileges of their office depended upon their descent. Now, the Spirit of God calls ministers to their work, without any limit as to the families they came from; and then, as now, though believers and ministers may be very useful to the church, none but our great High Priest can make atonement for sin, nor can any be accepted but through his atonement.