libni Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
libni in Easton's Bible Dictionary
white, one of the two sons of Gershon, the son of Levi (Ex. 6:17; Num. 3:18, 21). (See LAADAN (n/a).)
libni in Smith's 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
libni in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
LIB'NI (white). 1. A Levite, eldest son of Gershon. Ex 6:17; Num 3:18; 1 Chr 6:17. 2. A Levite, grandson of Merari. 1 Chr 6:29.
libni in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. Whence sprang LIBNITES (Exodus 6:17; Numbers 3:18; 1 Chronicles 6:17; 1 Chronicles 6:20). 2. 1 Chronicles 6:29.