Topical Encyclopedia
The term "Libnite" refers to a descendant or member of the family of Libni, who was a son of Gershon, the son of Levi. The Libnites were part of the Levitical tribe, specifically belonging to the Gershonite clan. The Levites were set apart for religious duties and service in the tabernacle, and later the temple, as ordained by God through Moses.
Biblical References:1.
Genealogy and Clan Association: · The Libnites are first mentioned in the genealogical records of the Levites. In
1 Chronicles 6:17 , it states, "These are the names of the sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei." This establishes Libni as a direct descendant of Levi, through Gershon, and thus a member of the Levitical priestly line.
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Role and Duties: · As part of the Gershonite clan, the Libnites had specific responsibilities related to the tabernacle.
Numbers 3:21-26 outlines the duties of the Gershonites, which included the care of the tabernacle's curtains, coverings, and other related items. Although the passage does not mention Libni by name, his descendants, the Libnites, would have been involved in these tasks.
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Census and Organization: · In the wilderness, the Libnites were counted among the Levites in the census conducted by Moses.
Numbers 4:24-28 details the organization and duties of the Gershonite clans, including the Libnites, emphasizing their role in the service of the tabernacle.
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Inheritance and Settlement: · The Libnites, like other Levites, did not receive a territorial inheritance in the Promised Land. Instead, they were given cities to dwell in among the other tribes of Israel.
Joshua 21:6 notes, "The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by lot from the clans of the Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan."
Significance:The Libnites, as part of the Levitical tribe, played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel. Their service in the tabernacle and later in the temple was vital for the worship and spiritual practices of the Israelites. The Levites, including the Libnites, were set apart by God to maintain the holiness and proper function of the sacred spaces, ensuring that the covenant relationship between God and His people was upheld.
The Libnites' dedication to their duties exemplifies the broader role of the Levites as mediators between God and Israel, highlighting the importance of obedience, service, and worship in the life of the covenant community.
Strong's Hebrew
3846. Libniy -- descendant of Libni... Libnites Patronymically from Libniy; a
Libnite or descendants of Libni (collectively) --
Libnites. see HEBREW Libniy. 3845, 3846. Libniy. 3846a .
...Thesaurus
Libnite (2 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Libnite (2 Occurrences). Numbers 3:21 Of Gershon
was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the
...Libni (5 Occurrences)
Libnites (2 Occurrences)
Begotten (77 Occurrences)
... Numbers 26:58 These 'are' families of the Levite: the family of theLibnite, the
family of the Hebronite, the family of the Mahlite, the family of the Mushite...
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