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Libni
In Bible versions:
Libni: NET AVS NIV NRSV NASB TEV
son of Gershom son of Levi
son of Mahli son of Merari son of Levi
white; whiteness ( --> same as Libnah)
son of Mahli son of Merari son of Levi
white; whiteness ( --> same as Libnah)
Hebrew
Strongs #03845: ynbl Libniy
Libni = "white"1) the eldest son of Gershon and grandson of Levi
3845 Libniy lib-nee'
from 3835; white; Libni, an Israelite:-Libni.see HEBREW for 03835
Libni [EBD]
white, one of the two sons of Gershon, the son of Levi (Ex. 6:17; Num. 3:18, 21). (See LAADAN »(n/a).)
Libni [NAVE]
LIBNI1. Son of Gershon, Ex. 6:17; Num. 3:18; 1 Chr. 6:17, 20.
Descendants called Libnites, Num. 3:21; 26:58.
2. Grandson of Merari, 1 Chr. 6:29.
LIBNI [SMITH]
(white).- The eldest son of Gershon the son of Levi, (Exodus 6:17; Numbers 3:18; 1 Chronicles 6:17,20) and ancestor of the family of the Libnites. (B.C. after 1700.)
- The son of Mahli or Mahali, son of Merari, (1 Chronicles 6:29) as the text at present stands. It is probable, however, that he is the same with the preceding, and that something has been omitted. Comp. ver. (1 Chronicles 6:29) with 1Chr 6:20,42
LIBNI [ISBE]
LIBNI - lib'-ni (libhni):(1) Son of Gershon (Ex 6:17; Nu 3:18; 1 Ch 6:17,20). Families who traced their descent from Libni are called Libnites (Nu 3:21; 26:58).
(2) A son of Merari (1 Ch 6:29).
See LADAN.