Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
=Ger’shom expulsion, the eldest of Levi’s three sons (Gen. 46:11; Ex. 6:16). In the wilderness the sons of Gershon had charge of the fabrics of the tabernacle when it was moved from place to place, the curtains, veils, tent-hangings (Num. 3: 21-26). Thirteen Levitical cities fell to the lot of the Gershonites (Josh. 21:27-33).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(exile). The eldest of the three sons of Levi, born before the descent of Jacob’s family into Egypt. ) But, though the eldest born, the families of Gershon were outstripped in fame by their younger brethren of Kohath, from whom sprang Moses and the priestly line of Aaron.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
GER'SHON (expulsion), the eldest of Levi's sons, Gen 46:11; Ex 6:16-17; 1 Chr 6:1, and founder of the Gerfihonites. Num 3:21.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
his banishment; the change of pilgrimage