From the descendants of Merari, the leaders were Mahli and Mushi. From the descendants of Jaaziah, the leader was Beno.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno.
- KJV The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.
- BSB The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno.
- NKJV The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi; the son of Jaaziah, Beno.
- NASB The sons of Merari, Mahli and Mushi; the sons of Jaaziah, Beno.
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Quick answer
The line of Merari is introduced through his sons Mahli and Mushi, with mention of Jaaziah and his son Beno. The third major branch of Levi is now addressed.
Overview
Merari was one of the three sons of Levi (Gen 46:11), whose descendants handled the heavier structural work of the tabernacle and later the temple (Num 3:33-37). The Chronicler now organizes this branch as he did the others. The text here has some obscure names (such as Jaaziah and Beno), and interpreters differ on the exact family relationships, but the overall aim is clear: every Levitical line is given its ordered place in God's service.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 1
- 1 Chr 23:21The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
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