Libni לִבְנִי
Grandson of Merari; grandson of Levi
Who is Libni in the Bible?
Libni was a grandson of both Merari and Levi, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 6:29. As a descendant of Merari, he belonged to one of the three main Levitical clans responsible for maintaining the tabernacle's structural elements, including its framework, pillars, and bases (Numbers 3:36-37; 4:29-33). His descendants became known as the Libnites, a family line identified in the census records of Numbers 3:21 and 26:58. While Libni himself receives no detailed narrative description in Scripture, his significance lies in establishing a priestly lineage that served crucial functions in Israel's worship and the maintenance of the tabernacle during the wilderness period and beyond.
Biography
Libni was a grandson of Merari and a grandson of Levi (1Ch.6.29). He is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites in 1 Chronicles. No additional information is provided about his life or role in the biblical narrative. As a descendant of Merari, Libni would have been part of the Levitical clan responsible for the framework, pillars, bases, and other structural elements of the tabernacle (Num.3.36-37; 4.29-33).
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 6:29
"The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | לִבְנִי |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)