Levi, the third son of Jacob and Leah, is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of the tribes of Israel. His life and legacy are foundational to the understanding of the Levitical priesthood and the tribe that bears his name. Levi's age at death is specifically mentioned in the Scriptures, providing insight into the longevity and historical context of the patriarchs.

According to the biblical record, Levi lived to be 137 years old. This information is found in the Book of Exodus, which provides a genealogical account of the descendants of Levi. In Exodus 6:16 , it states: "The sons of Levi according to their generations were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years."

Levi's lifespan is notable when considering the ages of other patriarchs and figures in the Bible. His age reflects the era in which he lived, a time when the lifespans of individuals were often longer than what is typical in later biblical periods. This extended lifespan allowed Levi to witness significant events in the early history of the Israelites, including the migration of Jacob's family to Egypt.

The age of Levi at his death also underscores the continuity and stability of the family line during the formative years of the Israelite nation. Levi's descendants, particularly through his son Kohath, played a crucial role in the religious and social structure of Israel. The Kohathites, a division of the Levites, were entrusted with the care of the most sacred objects of the tabernacle, highlighting the enduring influence of Levi's lineage.

Levi's death at 137 years old marks the end of an era for the immediate family of Jacob, yet it also signifies the beginning of a new chapter for his descendants, who would become integral to the worship and service of Yahweh in the tabernacle and later the temple. His life and age at death are a testament to the enduring legacy of the patriarchs and their foundational role in the history of God's chosen people.Exodus 6:16
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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For, on the Death of Solomon in the Fortieth Year of his Reign...
... his father in the sixteenth year of his age, a portion ... sacrifice; and, passing by
the tribe of Levi, he appointed ... the close of the seventeenth year of his reign ...
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Christ Our High Priest.
... the law of the priesthood of that age, this could ... These were of the tribe of Levi;
those of the ... was changed, and that was not changed till after His death. ...
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The Bishops of Jerusalem from the Age of Our Saviour to the Period ...
... 1002] the eleventh, Justus; the twelfth, Levi; the thirteenth ... of Jerusalem that lived
between the age of the ... Eusebius, in his Chron., refers the martyrdom and ...
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Hebrew Captives; Or, Mordecai and Esther.
... those of the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and Levi"repaired in ... whence they did not
return till after the death of Herod. ... In the sixty-ninth year of his age. ...
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The Lord Coming to his Temple
... IV. Its purifying power on the sons of Levi , the priesthood in ... of everything in
it which is contrary to His will ... to the promise of God repeated from age to age ...
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Education of Jesus.
... of the Twelve Patriarchs, Simeon, 5; Levi, 14, 16; Judah, 18; Zab., 3; Dan, 5 ... the
physicist and the chemist, they gave him a power over his own age of which ...
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Here Beginneth the History of Joseph and his Brethren
... Levi with his three sons ... Israel's eyes were dimmed and might not see clearly for
great age. ... Then when Joseph took them from his father's lap, he worshipped him ...
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Concerning the Afflictions that Befell the Hebrews in Egypt ...
... From The Death Of Isaac To The Exodus Out Of ... who was the son of Caath, whose father
Levi was the ... Now Moses's understanding became superior to his age, nay, far ...
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The Book of Jubilees
... He saw in his dream the past and the future ... upon him; the names of the wives of Levi
and Judah ... portions of which are attributed to the age immediately preceding ...
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The Testament of Levi Concerning the Priesthood and Arrogance.
... And I was young, about twenty years of age, when with Simeon I wrought the vengeance
on Hamor for ... And thus Levi ceased giving charge to his sons; and he ...
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