Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites. These are the families of Merari.
Parallel translations
- KJV Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari.
- BSB From Merari came the clans of the Mahlites and Mushites; these were the Merarite clans.
- NKJV From Merari came the family of the Mahlites and the family of the Mushites; these were the families of Merari.
- NASB Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites and the family of the Mushites; these were the families of Merari.
- NLT The descendants of Merari were composed of the clans descended from Mahli and Mushi.
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Quick answer
The Merarites comprised the families of the Mahlites and Mushites. The third Levitical clan is summarized.
Overview
This identifies the two families forming the Merarite clan. As with the others, the listing prepares for their assigned duties and camp position. The complete cataloguing of all three clans reflects God's thorough ordering of His servants.
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Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 6:19The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.
- 1 Chr 23:21The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
- Num 3:20The sons of Merari by their families: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ houses.
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