Numbers 3:18 bbe — And these are the names of the sons of Gershon, by their families: Libni and Shimei.

Bible in Basic English

"And these are the names of the sons of Gershon, by their families: Libni and Shimei."

— Numbers 3:18, Bible in Basic English

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Numbers 3 — Context

Let all the children of Levi be numbered by their families and their fathers' houses; let every male of a month old and over be numbered.

So Moses did as the Lord said, numbering them as he had been ordered.

These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon and Kohath and Merari.

And these are the names of the sons of Gershon, by their families: Libni and Shimei.

And the sons of Kohath, by their families: Amram and Izhar and Hebron and Uzziel.

And the sons of Merari by their families: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites in the order of their fathers' houses.

From Gershon come the Libnites and the Shimeites; these are the families of the Gershonites.

Numbers 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 3:18 say?

Numbers 3:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And these are the names of the sons of Gershon, by their families: Libni and Shimei.”

Where is Numbers 3:18 in the Bible?

Numbers 3:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 3, verse 18.

Who wrote Numbers?

Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Numbers about?

Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.

What are the major themes of Numbers?

Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 3:18.

What translation should I read Numbers 3:18 in?

Numbers 3:18 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 Numbers 3:18?

Numbers 3:18 reads (BBE): “And these are the names of the sons of Gershon, by their families: Libni and Shimei.” 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.

Numbers 3:18 bbe — And these are the names of the sons of Gershon, by their families: Libni and Shimei.

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