Gershom
maleExodusMeaning: “A stranger there”
The firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah, named for Moses’ sojourn as a stranger in Midian.
Biography
Gershom is the firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah. Moses named him Gershom — "a stranger there" — saying, "I have been a stranger in a strange land" (Exodus 2:22), a reflection of his exile in Midian. Gershom's descendants are numbered among the Levites (1 Chronicles 23:15–16).
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Born to Moses in Midian
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Themes & lessons from Gershom
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Gershom appears.
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Scripture Appearances
3 verses in 2 booksExodus2 verses
Exodus 2:22
And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land.
Exodus 18:3
And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom; for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land:
1 Chronicles1 verse
1 Chronicles 23:15
The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer.
Frequently asked about Gershom
Who was Gershom in the Bible?
The firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah, named for Moses’ sojourn as a stranger in Midian.
What does the name Gershom mean?
The name Gershom means “A stranger there”.
What did Gershom do in the Bible?
Gershom served as levite.
Who were Gershom's parents?
Gershom was the child of Moses, Zipporah.
Where does Gershom appear in the Bible?
Gershom is mentioned 3 times across 2 books: Exodus, 1 Chronicles.
What can we learn from Gershom?
The story of Gershom touches on themes of zipporah, desert, journey of israel through the, jethro, kenites, the — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Gershom's life.
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