1 Chronicles 24:30
New International Version
And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth. These were the Levites, according to their families.

New Living Translation
From the descendants of Mushi, the leaders were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the descendants of Levi in their various families.

English Standard Version
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ houses.

Berean Standard Bible
And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families.

King James Bible
The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.

New King James Version
Also the sons of Mushi were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ houses.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.

NASB 1995
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.

Christian Standard Bible
Mushi’s sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. Those were the descendants of the Levites according to their ancestral families.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Mushi’s sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. Those were the sons of the Levites according to their ancestral houses.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers' houses.

Contemporary English Version
Mushi had three sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the descendants of Levi, according to their clans.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers' houses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth (for Mushi's descendants). These were Levi's descendants according to their families.

Good News Translation
Mushi had three sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth. These are the families of the Levites.

International Standard Version
and with respect to the descendants of Mushi, Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the descendants of Levi according to their ancestral households.

Majority Standard Bible
And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families.

NET Bible
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the Levites, listed by their families.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers' houses.

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.

World English Bible
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers’ houses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Mushi [are] Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth; these [are] sons of the Levites, for the house of their fathers,

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Mushi are Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth; these are sons of the Levites, for the house of their fathers,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Mushi: Mahli and Eder and Jerimoth. These the sons of the Levites to the house of their fathers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Musi: Moholi, Eder, and Jerimoth. These are the sons of Levi according to the houses of their families.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Mushi were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of Levi according to the houses of their families.

New American Bible
The sons of Mushi were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their ancestral houses.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their ancestral houses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons also of Mushi: Mahli and Eder and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, after the house of their fathers.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers' houses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Musi; Mooli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to the houses of their families.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Rest of the Levites
29From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish. 30And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families. 31As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:18
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.

Numbers 3:18-20
These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families.

1 Chronicles 6:1-3
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

1 Chronicles 23:6
Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.

1 Chronicles 6:16-19
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...

1 Chronicles 23:24
These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 23:32
So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 25:1
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:

1 Chronicles 26:1
These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph.

1 Chronicles 27:1
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division:

1 Chronicles 28:13
for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:

1 Chronicles 28:21
The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”

2 Chronicles 8:14
In keeping with the ordinances of his father David, Solomon appointed the divisions of the priests over their service, and the Levites for their duties to offer praise and to minister before the priests according to the daily requirement. He also appointed gatekeepers by their divisions at each gate, for this had been the command of David, the man of God.

2 Chronicles 31:2
Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.


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1 Chronicles 24
1. The division of the sons of Aaron by lot into twenty-four orders.
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The sons of Mushi
This phrase introduces us to the descendants of Mushi, who was one of the sons of Merari, the son of Levi. The Levites were set apart for the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. Mushi's lineage is significant as it represents the continuation of the Levitical duties and responsibilities. The Hebrew root for "Mushi" is associated with the idea of "withdrawn" or "drawn out," which can symbolize the Levites being set apart for holy service.

Mahli
Mahli is one of the sons of Mushi, and his name in Hebrew means "sick" or "weak." Despite the connotation of weakness, Mahli's inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the biblical theme that God often uses those who are perceived as weak to fulfill His purposes. This reflects the broader scriptural narrative that God's strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Eder
The name Eder means "flock" or "herd" in Hebrew. This name can be seen as a metaphor for the pastoral role of the Levites, who were responsible for guiding and leading the people in worship and service to God. The imagery of a flock is prevalent throughout Scripture, often used to describe God's people and their need for guidance and care.

Jerimoth
Jerimoth's name means "heights" or "exalted." This name can be seen as a reflection of the elevated status of the Levites in their role as ministers before God. The Levites were given the privilege of serving in the temple, a position that required holiness and dedication. Jerimoth's name serves as a reminder of the high calling and responsibility of those who serve in God's presence.

These were the Levites
This phrase emphasizes the identity and role of the individuals mentioned. The Levites were a distinct tribe set apart for the service of the Lord. Their duties included assisting the priests, maintaining the tabernacle, and leading worship. The Levites' dedication to their service is a model for all believers, highlighting the importance of faithfulness and commitment in our own spiritual lives.

According to their families
This phrase indicates the organization and structure within the Levitical tribe. The division by families ensured that the responsibilities and duties were distributed and managed effectively. It reflects the biblical principle of order and stewardship within the community of faith. The family unit is a foundational element in God's design, and the Levites' service according to their families underscores the importance of familial legacy and continuity in spiritual service.

(30) The sons also of Mushi.--So 1Chronicles 23:23. (See Notes there.) Only the names of the houses or classes are mentioned, without those of the chiefs. (Comp. 1Chronicles 24:23, supra.)

These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.--Rather, according to their father-houses (clans). This subscription proves that the original of 1Chronicles 24:20-30 contained a complete catalogue of the Levitical houses or clans, exclusive of the Aaronites. How far the apparent defects of the present Hebrew text reproduce those of its archetype, and how far they are due to errors of transcription, cannot now be decided.

Verse 30. - The three sons of Mushi here given agree with 1 Chronicles 23:23. It is to be observed that, in the foregoing verses, we have no expressed sum of the families or heads to which they add up. Hence Bertheau finds twenty-five in all, which he would reduce to the twenty-four he wants by omitting, without any adequate justificacation, the Mahli of ver. 30. Others, omitting the three names of Shoham, Zaccur, Ibri, bring the twenty-five to twenty-two. Keil finds only fifteen "heads" or "classes," but surmises that the Hebronite and Mushite "fathers' houses" may have been numerous enough to find more than one "class;" and thereby to make up the twenty-four classes which he desires as well for symmetry's sake as for the patent suggestions of ver. 31.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the sons
וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Mushi:
מוּשִׁ֔י (mū·šî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4187: Mushi -- 'sensitive', a Levite

Mahli,
מַחְלִ֥י (maḥ·lî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4249: Mahli -- a Levite, also a son of Mushi

Eder,
וְעֵ֖דֶר (wə·‘ê·ḏer)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5740: A Levite

and Jerimoth.
וִירִימ֑וֹת (wî·rî·mō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3406: Jeremoth -- the name of a number of Israelites

These
אֵ֛לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

were the sons
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of the Levites,
הַלְוִיִּ֖ם (hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

according to their families.
אֲבֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (’ă·ḇō·ṯê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father


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