From the clan of Merari, 220, with Asaiah as their leader.
Parallel translations
- WEB of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brothers two hundred twenty;
- KJV Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twenty:
- BSB from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives;
- NKJV of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and two hundred and twenty of his brethren;
- NASB of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and 220 of his relatives;
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From the Merarites, Asaiah led 220 of his kinsmen. This Levitical clan is counted among the ark-bearers.
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The Merarites were another of the three main Levitical clans, here represented by Asaiah and his 220 brothers. Their inclusion shows the full Levitical body mobilized for the sacred task. The careful listing of each clan underscores that the whole tribe of Levi, in proper order, participated in honoring God's ark as the Law required.
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- 1 Chr 6:29–30The sons of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
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