Exodus 6:17 kjv — The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.

King James Version

"The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families."

— Exodus 6:17, King James Version

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Exodus 6 — Context

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These be the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.

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And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon.

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And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years.

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The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.

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And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years.

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And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.

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And Amram took him Jochebed his father’s sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.

Exodus 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 6:17 say?
Exodus 6:17 in the King James Version reads: “The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.”
Where is Exodus 6:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 6:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 6, verse 17.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 6:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 6:17 in?
Exodus 6:17 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 Exodus 6:17?
Exodus 6:17 reads (KJV): “The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.” 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.
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