The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
Parallel translations
- KJV The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.
- BSB The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
- NKJV The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli were Eleazar and Kish.
- NASB The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli were Eleazar and Kish.
- NLT The descendants of Merari included Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli were Eleazar and Kish.
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Quick answer
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi; Mahli's sons were Eleazar and Kish. The Merarite branch of the Levites is recorded.
Overview
The Chronicler turns to Merari, the third son of Levi, naming his descendants. This completes the threefold structure of Levite families introduced earlier. The systematic listing of all three branches shows the comprehensive organization of the Levites, ensuring that every line shared in the ordered worship of God.
Cross-references & the web
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- Exod 6:19The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.
- 1 Chr 23:6David divided them into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
- 1 Chr 6:30Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son.
- 1 Chr 24:26–30The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno.
- 1 Chr 6:20Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
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