1 Chronicles 6:19
New International Version
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:

New Living Translation
The descendants of Merari included Mahli and Mushi. The following were the Levite clans, listed according to their ancestral descent:

English Standard Version
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites according to their fathers.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:

King James Bible
The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.

New King James Version
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. Now these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers:

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.

NASB 1995
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.

NASB 1977
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.

Christian Standard Bible
Merari’s sons: Mahli and Mushi. These are the Levites’ families according to their fathers:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Merari’s sons: Mahli and Mushi. These are the Levites’ families according to their fathers:

American Standard Version
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers' houses.

Contemporary English Version
Merari was the father of Mahli and Mushi. These descendants of Levi each became leaders of their own clans.

English Revised Version
The sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their father's houses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Merari's sons were Mahli and Mushi. These are the descendants of Levi's sons. They are grouped by families:

Good News Translation
and Merari was the father of Mahli and Mushi.

International Standard Version
Merari's sons included Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the descendants of Levi according to their ancestry:

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:

NET Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites by their families.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their fathers' houses.

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.

World English Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. And these [are] families of the Levite according to their fathers;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. And these are families of the Levite according to their fathers;

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. And these the families of the Levites according to their fathers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Merari: Moholi and Musi. And these are the kindreds of Levi according to their families.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. And so these are the kindred of Levi, according to their families.

New American Bible
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi, according to their ancestors.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites according to their ancestry.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Moshi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Marari: Makhli and Mushi; these are the generations of Levi for their fathers:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Merari: Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers' houses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Merari; Mooli and Musi: and these are the families of Levi, according to their families.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
18The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 19The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: 20Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,…

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-20
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...

Numbers 3:17-20
These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / 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. ...

Numbers 26:57-59
Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

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

1 Chronicles 24:1-3
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.

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 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

1 Chronicles 6:48-49
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 9:14-16
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

2 Chronicles 29:12
Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;

Nehemiah 12:8-9
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. / Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.

Nehemiah 12:22-24
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Luke 3:33-34
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, / the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,


Treasury of Scripture

The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.

Mahli.

1 Chronicles 23:21
The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.

1 Chronicles 24:26
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.

Exodus 6:19
And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.

Mahali.

Numbers 3:20
And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers.

Numbers 26:57,58
And these are they that were numbered of the Levites after their families: of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites: of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites: of Merari, the family of the Merarites…

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














The sons of Merari:
Merari was one of the three sons of Levi, making him a grandson of Jacob. The Levites were set apart for religious duties, and Merari's descendants were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's structural components, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases. This role highlights the importance of organization and support within the worship practices of Israel, emphasizing the need for a strong foundation in both physical and spiritual aspects of worship.

Mahli and Mushi:
Mahli and Mushi were the two sons of Merari. Their names are often mentioned in genealogical records, underscoring the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. Mahli's descendants are noted in other parts of the Bible, such as in the book of Ezra, where they are involved in the return from Babylonian exile. This connection illustrates the continuity of God's promises and the faithfulness of the Levites in maintaining their duties across generations.

These are the clans of the Levites:
The Levites were divided into clans based on their ancestral lines from Levi's three sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Each clan had specific responsibilities related to the tabernacle and later the temple. This division of labor reflects the organized structure God established for worship and service, ensuring that each task was performed by those specifically appointed and trained for it.

Listed according to their fathers:
Genealogies were crucial in ancient Israel for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling religious duties. The Levites' genealogical records were particularly important because their service in the temple was hereditary. This phrase emphasizes the continuity of God's covenant with the Levites and the importance of maintaining a clear record of lineage to ensure the proper fulfillment of their sacred duties.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Merari
One of the three sons of Levi, Merari is the patriarch of the Merarite clan. The Merarites were one of the Levitical families responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components.

2. Mahli
A son of Merari, Mahli is mentioned as a progenitor of one of the Merarite sub-clans. His descendants played a role in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.

3. Mushi
Another son of Merari, Mushi is also a progenitor of a Merarite sub-clan. His lineage contributed to the Levitical duties assigned to the Merarites.

4. Levites
The tribe of Levi was set apart for religious duties and service to God. The Levites were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were distributed among the tribes of Israel to perform their duties.

5. Clans of the Levites
The Levites were divided into three main families: the Gershonites, the Kohathites, and the Merarites. Each had specific roles in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage and Lineage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can inspire us to fulfill our God-given roles. Just as the Merarites had specific duties, we too have unique callings within the body of Christ.

Faithfulness in Assigned Roles
The Merarites were faithful in their responsibilities, which were crucial for the functioning of the tabernacle. We should strive to be faithful in whatever role God assigns us, no matter how seemingly small.

Unity in Diversity
The Levites, though divided into different clans with distinct roles, worked together for a common purpose. This unity in diversity is a model for the church today, where each member's unique gifts contribute to the whole.

Generational Faithfulness
The mention of Mahli and Mushi reminds us of the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities to the next generation. We should invest in teaching and mentoring those who will come after us.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

of Merari:
מְרָרִ֖י (mə·rā·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4847: Merari -- a son of Levi

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

and Mushi.
וּמֻשִׁ֑י (ū·mu·šî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4187: Mushi -- 'sensitive', a Levite

These [are]
וְאֵ֛לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

the clans
מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת (miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of the Levites
הַלֵּוִ֖י (hal·lê·wî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

[listed] according to their fathers:
לַאֲבוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (la·’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father


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