1 Chronicles 6:20 bbe — Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,

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"Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,"

— 1 Chronicles 6:20, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 6 — Context

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

And the sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites listed by the names of their fathers.

Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,

Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeatherai his son.

The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,

1 Chronicles 6:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 6:20 say?

1 Chronicles 6:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,”

Where is 1 Chronicles 6:20 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 6:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 20.

Who wrote 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?

1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.

What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 6:20.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 6:20 in?

1 Chronicles 6:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 6:20?

1 Chronicles 6:20 reads (BBE): “Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Chronicles 6:20 bbe — Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,

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