What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 6:17? These are the names • Scripture often pauses to list names, underscoring that God knows and records individuals (Genesis 5:1; Isaiah 43:1; Malachi 3:16). • In 1 Chronicles 6 the catalog of names roots Israel’s worship in real history, showing that priestly service is not abstract but carried out by identifiable people. • The verse reminds readers that God values every servant, however obscure, and keeps a perfect account (Luke 10:20; Hebrews 6:10). of the sons of Gershom • Gershom (also spelled Gershon) is Levi’s firstborn (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16). His descendants formed one of the three major Levitical divisions. • Numbers 3:21–26 and 4:24–28 assign the Gershomites the care of the tabernacle’s curtains, coverings, cords, and associated furnishings—visible reminders that worship requires order and faithfulness. • By highlighting “sons,” the text points to ministry passed down generationally; faithfulness in one era equips the next (Deuteronomy 6:6–7; 2 Timothy 2:2). Libni and Shimei • These two sons become clan leaders (Numbers 3:18), giving rise to the Libnites and Shimeites. Each clan received specific tasks in tabernacle service, illustrating that God assigns roles according to His wisdom (1 Corinthians 12:4–5). • Joshua 21:6 records that the clans descended from Libni and Shimei received cities in Galilee, affirming God’s provision for those who serve Him. • Their mention signals continuity: centuries later, descendants like Asaph and Ethan stand out as worship leaders (1 Chronicles 6:39–44), proving that small beginnings can yield lasting spiritual fruit. summary 1 Chronicles 6:17, though concise, emphasizes that God personally knows and records His servants, entrusting each generation—and even each clan within a family—with meaningful roles in His worship plan. Libni and Shimei, emerging from Gershom, illustrate how the Lord assigns tasks, provides for His workers, and weaves ordinary names into the grand tapestry of redemption history. |
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