Libni in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(white). 1. The eldest son of Gershon the son of Levi, Ex 6:17; Nu 3:18; 1Ch 6:17,20 and ancestor of the family of the Libnites. (B.C. after 1700.) 2. The son of Mahli or Mahali, son of Merari, 1Ch 6:29 as the text at present stands. It is probable, however, that he is the same with the preceding, and that something has been omitted. Comp. ver. 1Ch 6:29 with 1Chr 6:20,42