Old Testament · Major figure
Gershon
The eldest son of Levi and ancestor of the Gershonite clan of Levites responsible for the Tabernacle curtains.
Gershon was the firstborn son of Levi, born in Canaan before the migration to Egypt. His descendants, known as the Gershonites, were tasked with the transport and maintenance of the Tabernacle's curtains, hangings, and coverings during the wilderness journey. This lineage played a significant role in the service of the sanctuary throughout Israel's history.
In the text
- Verses
- 27
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- Genesis 46:11
- Last appears
- 2 Chronicles 29:12
Where Gershon appears
27 verses · 13 chaptersIn the same books
- Kohath31 versesThe second son of Levi and ancestor of the Kohathite clan, who were responsible for the care of the tabernacle.
- Merari30 versesThe third son of Levi and progenitor of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the tabernacle structure.
- Korah28 versesA Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, resulting in divine judgment.
- Hur15 versesA faithful leader who supported Moses in battle and helped oversee the construction of the tabernacle.
- Zerah25 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, most notably a son of Judah and a descendant of Esau.
- Kenaz14 versesA descendant of Esau and a prominent leader among the clans of Edom and the tribe of Judah.
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