Libni לִבְנִי
Son of Gershon; grandson of Levi
Who is Libni in the Bible?
Libni, also known as Ladan, was a son of Gershon and grandson of Levi, making him part of the foundational Levitical line (Exodus 6:17; Numbers 3:18). He had a brother named Shimei, and together they established separate family lines within the Levites. Libni's descendants, called the Libnites, became one of the prominent Levitical clans responsible for tabernacle service and, during David's reign, were entrusted with important duties including oversight of the Lord's treasuries (1 Chronicles 26:21-22). His legacy demonstrates the hierarchical organization of the priesthood and the significant administrative roles assigned to Levitical families in Israel's religious life.
Biography
Libni, also known as Ladan, was a son of Gershon and a grandson of Levi (Exo.6.17; Num.3.18; 1Ch.6.17,20). He was the brother of Shimei (Exo.6.17; Num.3.18; 1Ch.6.17,20; 23.7). Libni's descendants, the Libnites, were one of the Levitical clans (Num.3.21; 26.58). During the time of David, the Libnites were counted among the Levites and given duties in the service of the tabernacle (1Ch.23.7-9). The sons of Libni, Jehiel and Zetham, along with their relatives, were given charge of the treasuries of the house of the Lord (1Ch.26.21-22).
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In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentExodus 1 verse
- Exodus 6:17
"The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans."
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Numbers 3 verses
- Numbers 3:18
"These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei."
- Numbers 3:21
"From Gershon came the Libnite clan and the Shimeite clan; these were the Gershonite clans."
- Numbers 26:58
"These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,"
1 Chronicles 5 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:17
"These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei."
- 1 Chronicles 6:20
"Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,"
- 1 Chronicles 23:7
"The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei."
- 1 Chronicles 23:8
"The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all."
- 1 Chronicles 26:21
"From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | לִבְנִי |
| Group | Hebrew | לִבְנִי |
| Named | Hebrew | לַעְדָּן |