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Gershon

Gershon was the eldest son of Levi and founder of one of the three major Levitical clans responsible for specific tabernacle duties. His descendants played a vital role in Israel's worship and the transportation of the tabernacle during the wilderness wanderings.

Overview

Gershon, son of Levi, became the patriarch of the Gershonite clan, one of three primary divisions of the Levites. His family was assigned specific responsibilities in the tabernacle service, including care of the curtains, coverings, and hangings. This structured division of labor among Levi's sons ensured the proper functioning of Israel's worship.

Key Scriptures

"The sons of Levi were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari" (Numbers 3:17, ESV). "Of Gershon were the family of the Libnites and the family of the Shimeites" (Numbers 3:21, ESV). "The sons of Gershon were to camp on the west side of the tabernacle. The responsibility of the sons of Gershon in the tent of meeting involved the tabernacle and the tent, its covering, and the screen for the entrance of the tent of meeting" (Numbers 3:23-25, ESV).

Application

The Gershonites demonstrate how God organizes His people for specific service roles, reminding believers that each gift and calling contributes to the greater work of honoring Him.

Scripture References 21
Exodus 6:16 Exodus 6:17 Numbers 3:17 Numbers 3:18 Numbers 3:19 Numbers 3:20 Numbers 3:21 Numbers 3:22 Numbers 3:23 Numbers 3:24 Numbers 3:25 Numbers 3:26 Numbers 4:22 Numbers 4:23 Numbers 4:24 Numbers 4:25 Numbers 4:26 Numbers 4:27 Numbers 4:28 1 Chronicles 6:16 1 Chronicles 6:17
Full Topical Reference List 21 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Called also Gershom, son of Levi.

1 Chronicles 6:16 1 Chronicles 6:17 Exodus 6:16 Exodus 6:17 Numbers 3:17 Numbers 3:18 Numbers 3:19 Numbers 3:20 Numbers 3:21 Numbers 3:22 Numbers 3:23 Numbers 3:24 Numbers 3:25 Numbers 3:26 Numbers 4:22 Numbers 4:23 Numbers 4:24 Numbers 4:25 Numbers 4:26 Numbers 4:27 Numbers 4:28
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