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Levi (2)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
( לוי ,
Levi shared with Simeon the infamy incurred at Shechem by the treacherous slaughter of the Shechemites (Genesis 34 ). Jacob's displeasure was expressed at the time (Genesis 34:3 ), and the memory was still bitter to him in his last days (Genesis 49:5 f). The fate predicted for the descendants of Simeon and Levi ( Genesis 49:7 ), in the case of the latter on account of the tribe's stedfast loyalty in a period of stern testing, was changed to a blessing (Exodus 32:26 ). In later literature the action condemned by Jacob is mentioned with approval (Judith 9:2 ff). Levi was involved in his brothers' guilt with regard to Joseph (Gen 37), and shared their experiences in Egypt before Joseph made himself known (Gen 42 through 45). Three sons, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, were born to him in Canaan, and went down with the caravan to Egypt (Genesis 46:11 ). Nothing further is known of the personal history of this patriarch. He died and found sepulture in Egypt. For the tribal history and possessions, see PRIESTS AND LEVITES .
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Levi (2)'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​l/levi-2.html. 1915.