(Libʹni) [from a root meaning “white”].

1. A grandson of Levi and the son of Gershon (Gershom). (Ex 6:17; 1Ch 6:17) He was the founder of a Levitical family (Nu 3:18, 21; 1Ch 6:19, 20) and was evidently also called Ladan.​—1Ch 23:6, 7; 26:21.

2. A Levite who descended from Merari through Mahli.​—1Ch 6:29.