Numbers 3:17

And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.

Cross-reference

Numbers 26:57 repeats the three sons of Levi (Gershon, Kohath, Merari) from the main verse — a genealogical parallel in a later census.

In Numbers 26:58, the Levite clans are listed, continuing the genealogy of Levi's three sons from this verse.

In Genesis 46:11, the same three sons of Levi appear when Jacob's household enters Egypt.

In Exodus 6:16-19, the genealogy expands on Levi's sons and grandsons, including these three.

In 1 Chronicles 6:1, the sons of Levi are repeated identically: Gershom, Kohath, Merari.

In 1 Chronicles 6:2, Kohath's sons are listed, expanding on one of Levi's sons from this verse.

In 1 Chronicles 6:16-19, the genealogy of Levi is repeated with sons and clans.

Joshua 21:1 Historical context

In Joshua 21, Levite cities are assigned to the families descended from these three sons.