People of the Bible · Tribe of Levi

Laadan, son of Gershon

The name Laadan means “for pleasure; devouring; judgment.” Laadan is mentioned in 9 verses of the Bible, first in Exodus 6:17. Also called Libni,Jahath.

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Who was Laadan?

White, one of the two sons of Gershon, the son of Levi (Ex. 6:17; Num. 3:18, 21).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Laadan

  • Exodus 6:17

    The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.

  • Numbers 3:18

    And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.

  • 1 Chronicles 6:17

    And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.

  • 1 Chronicles 6:20

    Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,

  • 1 Chronicles 23:7

    Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei.

  • 1 Chronicles 26:21

    As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.

All 9 verses mentioning Laadan

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