Who was Gershom in the Bible?

firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah

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The story of Gershom

in Hebrew: גרשום

Gershom was a biblical figure, the firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah. He was born during the time of the Exodus, when the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt. Gershom is best known for being the firstborn son of Moses, and for being the ancestor of the Levite tribe. Gershom's parents were Moses and Zipporah, and he had a younger brother named Eliezer. Gershom's name means "stranger there" in Hebrew, and it is believed to be a reference to Moses' exile in Midian. Gershom is mentioned in the Bible several times, but his role in the Exodus is not clear. He is mentioned in the book of Exodus as being the firstborn son of Moses, and in the book of Numbers as being the ancestor of the Levite tribe. Gershom is best known for being the firstborn son of Moses, and for being the ancestor of the Levite tribe. He is also remembered for his name, which is a reminder of Moses' exile in Midian. Gershom's life and legacy are an important part of the biblical narrative, and he is remembered for his role in the Exodus and for his place in the lineage of the Levite tribe.

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How many times Gershom was mentioned in the bible?

Gershom appears 14 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Gershom begins in the Bible?

Gershom first mention in the bible is in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 22. Read the full chapter

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Gershom was a biblical figure, the firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah. He was born during the time of the Exodus, when the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt. Gershom is best known for being the firstborn son of Moses, and for being the ancestor of the Levite tribe. Gershom's parents were Moses and Zipporah, and he had a younger brother named Eliezer. Gershom's name means "stranger there" in Hebrew, and it is believed to be a reference to Moses' exile in Midian. Gershom is mentioned in the Bible several times, but his role in the Exodus is not clear. He is mentioned in the book of Exodus as being the firstborn son of Moses, and in the book of Numbers as being the ancestor of the Levite tribe. Gershom is best known for being the firstborn son of Moses, and for being the ancestor of the Levite tribe. He is also remembered for his name, which is a reminder of Moses' exile in Midian. Gershom's life and legacy are an important part of the biblical narrative, and he is remembered for his role in the Exodus and for his place in the lineage of the Levite tribe.

Gershom was mentioned 14 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 22.

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