(SEE 6:39)
(SEE 46:8)
David then divided the Levites into three groups according to the clans of Levi's sons, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Levi was the father of Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Gershon's descendants included Libni, Jahath, Zimmah, Joah, Iddo, Zerah, and Jeatherai.
Ethan was also Heman's relative and served as his assistant. Ethan belonged to the Merari clan, and his ancestors included Kishi, Abdi, Malluch, Hashabiah, Amaziah, Hilkiah, Amzi, Bani, Shemer, Mahli, Mushi, Merari, and Levi.
And when she had a son, Moses said, "I will name him Gershom, since I am a foreigner in this country."
Levi lived to be one hundred thirty-seven; his sons were Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
Levi's three sons, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, had become the heads of their own clans.