the family descended from Gershon or Gershom, the son of Levi. “The Gershonite,” as applied to individuals, occurs in 1 Chronicles 26:21. The sons of Gershon (the Gershonites) had charge of the fabrics of the tabernacle—the coverings, curtains, hangings and cords (Numbers 3:21-26; 4:22-28, 38-41).