1 Chronicles 6:20

20 Gershom's son was Libni. Libni's son was Jahath. Jahath's son was Zimmah.

1 Chronicles 6:20 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 20,21. Of Gershon, Libni his son
Whose genealogy runs thus, Jahath, called Jehiel, ( 1 Chronicles 23:8 ) . Zimmah, between whom was Shimei, ( 1 Chronicles 6:42 ) . Joah, the same with Ethan, ( 1 Chronicles 6:42 ) . Iddo, called Adaiah, ( 1 Chronicles 6:41 ) . Zerah, Jeaterai, whose name was also Ethni, ( 1 Chronicles 6:41 ) , the posterity of Shimei, the brother of Libni, are omitted.

1 Chronicles 6:20 In-Context

18 Kohath's sons were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

19 Merari's sons were Mahli and Mushi. These are the descendants of Levi's sons. They are grouped by families:

20 Gershom's son was Libni. Libni's son was Jahath. Jahath's son was Zimmah.

21 Zimmah's son was Joah. Joah's son was Iddo. Iddo's son was Zerah. Zerah's son was Jeatherai.

22 These were Kohath's descendants: Kohath's son was Amminadab. Amminadab's son was Korah. Korah's son was Assir.