Numbers 3:17-18
Context3:17 These were the sons 1 of Levi by their names: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
3:18 These are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families: Libni and Shimei.
Numbers 6:27
Context6:27 So they will put my name 2 on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
Numbers 13:4
Context13:4 Now these were their names: from the tribe of Reuben, Shammua son of Zaccur;
Numbers 34:19
Context34:19 These are the names of the men: from the tribe of Judah, Caleb son of Jephunneh;


[3:17] 1 tn The word “sons of” does at the outset refer to the sons of Levi. But as the listing continues the expression refers more to the family groups of the various descendants.
[6:27] 2 tn The idea of their putting the name of Yahweh on the people is somewhat problematic. The pronouncing of the name of Yahweh in this context over the people was taken to be the effectual means of blessings. “Putting the name on them” is an expression that emphasizes the truth that he is their God and they are his people or that having his name is having his blessing.