Bible Dictionary
Gershom
Gershom is the name of several biblical persons, especially Moses’ firstborn son, born to Zipporah in Midian. The name is also used for a son of Levi and a descendant of Phinehas.
Biblical Usage
Moses’ son Gershom was circumcised by Zipporah on the journey toward Egypt and remained for a time under Jethro’s care. The name also belongs to a son of Levi, a descendant of Phinehas who returned with Ezra, and a person identified in Judges as a descendant of Moses in the Revised Version.
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