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A priest and son of the patriarch Levi's son Gershon. Ladan was a brother of Shimei, and father of Jehieli (Jehiel), Zetham, and Joel.
About Ladan (Libni)
2. Gershonite Levite, named as the head of several families (1 Chr 23:7; 26:21). He is also called Libni. See Libni #1.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Gershon
- Half-sibling
- Shimei
- Children 3
- Jehiel, Zetham, Joel (1 Chronicles 23:8)
- Nieces & Nephews 4
- Jahath (1 Chronicles 6:20), Zizah, Jeush (1 Chronicles 23:10), Beriah (1 Chronicles 23:10)
- Aunt
- Jochebed
- Uncles 2
- Kohath, Merari
- Cousins 10
- Amram, Izhar, Hebron, Uzziel, Mahli, Mushi, Jaaziah, Moses, Aaron, Miriam
Key References
1 Chronicles 23:7
The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
1 Chronicles 23:8
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all.
1 Chronicles 26:21
From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,
All Scripture References (3)
1 Chronicles (3)
1 Chronicles 23:7
The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei.
1 Chronicles 23:8
The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all.
1 Chronicles 26:21
From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli,