The Life of Levi*
She conceived again and bore a son and said, “Now this time my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore he was named ..., spanning 137 years associated with Levi.
Description
She conceived again and bore a son and said, “Now this time my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore he was named Levi. (GEN 29:34) [Eliezer Shulman's "The Sequence of Events in the Old Testament" (page 28) places Levi's birth in the year 2195 AM, 3 years after Leah is given to Jacob in marriage. *This date is oral history informed by logic.] These are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations: Gershon and Kohath and Merari; and the length of Levi's life was one hundred and thirty-seven years. (EXO 6:16)
Details
- Type
- Life
- Person
- Levi
- Start
- ~1747 BC(2257 AH)
- End
- ~1610 BC(2394 AH)
- Duration
- 137 years
- Start Reference
- GEN 29:34
- End Reference
- EXO 6:16
Related Life Epochs
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Life of Levi* occur in Bible history?
The Life of Levi* occurred approximately ~1747 BC to ~1610 BC. This is 2257–2394 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 137 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.