Levi Facts for 3-8 Year Olds

Categories: Jacob

• Levi is the third son of Jacob and Leah.
• The name Levi might mean, “to join.”
• There is also a tribe of Levi that becomes known as the Levites.
• Because the Levites are the priests, some scholars think “Levi” means priest.
• Levi is with Simeon during the rescue of Dinah.
• He is also with his brothers when they sell Joseph to the Ishmaelites.
• Levi has three sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
• They all go with Jacob to Egypt.
• In other writings, Levi is a radical believer.
• That’s why he is chosen to head up the priesthood.
• His grandfather, Isaac, sees this in a vision.
• Levi also dreams it.
• In the Bible, the Levites are chosen during the time of Moses.
• Their job is to care for the tabernacle.