Exodus 6:19
New International Version
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi according to their records.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Merari included Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites, as listed in their family records.

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

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records.

King James Bible
And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.

New King James Version
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of Levi according to their generations.

New American Standard Bible
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.

NASB 1995
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.

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

Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites according to their family records.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites according to their genealogy.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.

Contemporary English Version
Merari's sons were Mahli and Mushi. All of the above were from the Levi tribe.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the families descended from Levi listed in birth order.

Good News Translation
Merari had two sons: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of Levi with their descendants.

International Standard Version
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the descendants of Levi, according to their genealogies.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records.

NET Bible
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi, according to their records.

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

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi, according to their generations.

World English Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi; these [are] families of Levi, as to their births.

Young's Literal Translation
And the sons of Merari are Mahli and Mushi: these are families of Levi, as to their births.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Merari: Mahali and Mushi: these the tribes of Levi according to their generations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Merari: Moholi and Musi. These are the kindreds of Levi by their families.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the kindred of Levi by their families.

New American Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of Levi in their genealogical order.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their genealogies.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Merari: Mahali and Mushi; these are the families of the Levites according to their generations.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the children of Merari: Makhli and Mushi; these are the generations of Levi by their generations.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Merari, Mooli, and Omusi, these are the houses of the families of Levi, according to their kindreds.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Genealogies of Moses and Aaron
18The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. 19The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records. 20And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years.…

Cross References
Numbers 3:27-28
From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

1 Chronicles 6:2-3
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 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Numbers 26:58-59
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 6:16-17
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei.

Numbers 3:19-20
The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families.

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

Numbers 26:57
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.

1 Chronicles 6:18
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

1 Chronicles 23:13
The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

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 24:20-31
Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...

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 6:33-34
These are the men who served, together with their sons. From the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel, / the son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah,


Treasury of Scripture

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

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.

1 Chronicles 6:19
The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.

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

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Exodus 6
1. God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH
9. Moses vainly attempts to encourage the Israelites
10. He and Aaron are again sent to Pharaoh
14. Genealogies of Reuben, Simeon and Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron
26. The history resumed














The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi.
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 had specific responsibilities related to the tabernacle. Mahli and Mushi, as sons of Merari, were part of the Levitical family tasked with the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases (Numbers 3:36-37). This highlights the importance of each Levitical family in maintaining the worship practices of Israel. The names Mahli and Mushi are not widely mentioned elsewhere, indicating their roles were more functional than narrative-driven. Their duties underscore the theme of service and obedience to God's commands, a recurring motif in the Old Testament.

These were the clans of the Levites according to their records.
The Levites were divided into clans based on their lineage from Levi's three sons: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Each clan had distinct roles in the religious life of Israel, emphasizing the organized and communal nature of worship. The mention of "records" suggests a meticulous keeping of genealogies and duties, which was crucial for maintaining the purity and order of the priestly service. This practice of record-keeping is seen throughout the Old Testament, reflecting the importance of heritage and divine order. The Levites' role as mediators between God and Israel foreshadows the ultimate mediation of Jesus Christ, who fulfills and transcends the Levitical priesthood (Hebrews 7:23-28).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Merari
One of the three sons of Levi, Merari is the patriarch of the Merarite clan. His descendants played a significant role in the Levitical duties, particularly in the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components.

2. Mahli and Mushi
The sons of Merari, they are the progenitors of the Merarite clans. Their lineage is important in the context of the Levitical priesthood and the organization of the tribes of Israel.

3. Levi
The third son of Jacob and Leah, Levi is the father of the tribe of Levi, which was set apart for religious duties and service to God. The Levites were responsible for the tabernacle and later the temple services.

4. Clans of Levi
The Levites were divided into three main clans: the Gershonites, the Kohathites, and the Merarites. Each clan had specific responsibilities in the service of the tabernacle.

5. Generations
This term refers to the genealogical record and lineage of the Levites, emphasizing the importance of heritage and continuity in the service of God.
Teaching Points
Importance of Heritage and Lineage
The genealogies in the Bible, such as those of the Levites, remind us of the importance of heritage and the continuity of faith across generations. We are encouraged to honor our spiritual heritage and pass it on to future generations.

Diversity of Roles in God's Service
The division of labor among the Levite clans illustrates that God assigns different roles and responsibilities to His people. Each role, whether seen or unseen, is vital to the functioning of the body of Christ.

Faithfulness in Assigned Duties
The Merarites' faithful execution of their duties in the tabernacle service serves as a model for us to be diligent and faithful in whatever tasks God assigns to us, no matter how mundane they may seem.

God's Order and Structure
The organization of the Levites into clans with specific duties reflects God's nature of order and structure. This encourages us to seek order in our spiritual lives and communities.Verse 19. - The sons of Merari. The same names occur in 1 Chronicles 6:19 and 23. 21, Mahali, by a difference of pointing, becoming Mahli. The Mahlites and Mushites were among the most important of the Levitical families (Numbers 3:33; Numbers 26:58).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Merari [were]
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.
וּמוּשִׁ֑י (ū·mū·šî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4187: Mushi -- 'sensitive', a Levite

These
אֵ֛לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

were the clans
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ)
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 3878: Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him

according to their records.
לְתֹלְדֹתָֽם׃ (lə·ṯō·lə·ḏō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8435: Descent, family, history


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