Libni לִבְנִי

Male Tribe of Levi H3845H 1 book

Grandson of Merari; grandson of Levi

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).

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 6:29

    "The sons of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew לִבְנִי H3845H
Encyclopedia Article

Libni

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)
Article Contents2 sections

>). Families who traced their descent from Libni are called Libnites (Nu 3:21; 26:58).

(2) A son of Merari (1Ch 6:29).

See LADAN.

lib'-nits (ha-libhni).

See LIBNI.

li'-bra-riz, li'-brer-iz:

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