"Now will my husband be joined unto me" (Genesis 29:34).
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Third son of Jacob and Leah. He and Simeon avenged their sister Dinah by killing the men of Shechem. His descendants became the tribe of Levi — the priestly tribe set apart for service in the tabernacle and temple with no territorial inheritance of their own.
DescendantMosesGreat-grandson, through Kohath and Amram
DescendantAaronGreat-grandson, through Kohath and Amram
DescendantJochebedCalled a daughter of Levi, born in Egypt; mother of Moses
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
Genesis 29:34
And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.Genesis 29:34, KJV
Genesis 34:25
And it came to pass on the third day, when they were sore, that two of the sons of Jacob, Simeon and Levi, Dinah’s brethren, took each man his sword, and came upon the city boldly, and slew all the males.Genesis 34:25, KJV
Genesis 49:5
Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.Genesis 49:5, KJV
Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.Deuteronomy 10:8, KJV
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