1 Chronicles 6:47
New International Version
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

New Living Translation
Mahli, Mushi, Merari, and Levi.

English Standard Version
son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

King James Bible
The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

New King James Version
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

New American Standard Bible
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

NASB 1995
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

NASB 1977
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Amplified Bible
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Christian Standard Bible
son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.

American Standard Version
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

English Revised Version
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
who was the son of Mahli, who was the son of Mushi, who was the son of Merari, who was the son of Levi.

Good News Translation
Mahli, Mushi, Merari, Levi.

International Standard Version
who had been fathered by Mahli, who had been fathered by Mushi, who had been fathered by Merari, who had been fathered by Levi,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

NET Bible
son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.

New Heart English Bible
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Webster's Bible Translation
The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

World English Bible
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.

Young's Literal Translation
son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.

Smith's Literal Translation
Son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The son of Moholi, the son of Mud, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

New American Bible
son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.

New Revised Standard Version
son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Mahli, the son of Moshi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Son of Makhli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the son of Mooli, the son of Musi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Temple Musicians
46the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer, 47the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-20
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...

Numbers 3:17-20
These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...

Numbers 26:57-59
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. / 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 23:6
Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.

1 Chronicles 24:1-3
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.

1 Chronicles 6:1-3
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / 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 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 15:16-17
David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. / So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah;

1 Chronicles 25:1-6
Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 29:25-30
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...

Nehemiah 12:24-26
The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates. / They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe.

Nehemiah 12:45-47
They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. / So in the days of Zerubbabel and Nehemiah, all Israel contributed the daily portions for the singers and gatekeepers. They also set aside daily portions for the Levites, and the Levites set aside daily portions for the descendants of Aaron.

Psalm 88:1-7
A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You. / May my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry. / For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. ...

Psalm 89:3-4
You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah

Matthew 1:1-2
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.


Treasury of Scripture

The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Mahli.

1 Chronicles 23:23
The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three.

1 Chronicles 24:30
The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.

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.

Mushi.

Numbers 3:33
Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari.

Merari.

1 Chronicles 3:20
And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushabhesed, five.

1 Chronicles 23:21,28
The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish…

Genesis 46:11
And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

Levi.

Genesis 29:34
And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














the son of Mahli
Mahli is one of the sons of Merari, who was one of the three sons of Levi. The Merarites were one of the Levitical clans responsible for the care of the tabernacle, specifically the frames, bars, pillars, and bases. This lineage emphasizes the hereditary nature of the Levitical priesthood and their specific roles in worship and temple service. Mahli's descendants continued to serve in these capacities, highlighting the importance of family lineage in maintaining religious duties.

the son of Mushi
Mushi, another son of Merari, represents the continuation of the Levitical line through which the duties of the tabernacle were passed down. The mention of Mushi underscores the detailed genealogical records maintained by the Israelites, which were crucial for establishing the legitimacy and purity of the priestly line. This meticulous record-keeping reflects the importance placed on maintaining the sanctity and order of worship practices.

the son of Merari
Merari, the youngest son of Levi, was the progenitor of the Merarite clan. His descendants were tasked with the transportation and maintenance of the tabernacle's structural components during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. This role was vital for the mobility and functionality of the tabernacle, ensuring that the Israelites could worship God according to His instructions wherever they traveled. The Merarites' responsibilities highlight the collaborative effort required among the Levitical clans to uphold the worship system.

the son of Levi
Levi, the third son of Jacob and Leah, is the patriarch of the Levitical tribe. The Levites were set apart for religious duties, serving as priests and caretakers of the tabernacle and later the temple. Levi's descendants were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes but were instead distributed among the tribes of Israel to perform their sacred duties. This distribution symbolizes the pervasive presence of spiritual leadership and instruction throughout the nation. Levi's role as the father of the priestly tribe foreshadows the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who mediates between God and humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Mahli
A descendant of Levi, Mahli is part of the Levitical lineage, specifically from the family of Merari. The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for the care of the tabernacle's structure.

2. Mushi
Another descendant of Levi, Mushi is Mahli's brother. The sons of Mushi were also part of the Merarite division, contributing to the Levitical duties.

3. Merari
One of the three sons of Levi, Merari's descendants were assigned specific roles in the service of the tabernacle, focusing on the physical aspects like the frames and pillars.

4. Levi
The third son of Jacob and Leah, Levi is the patriarch of the tribe of Levi, which was set apart for religious duties and service to God.

5. Levitical Lineage
This passage is part of a genealogical record that highlights the importance of the Levitical priesthood and their roles in Israel's worship and religious life.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heritage and Lineage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can deepen our appreciation for God's work throughout history. The genealogies remind us of God's faithfulness to His promises and His people.

Roles and Responsibilities in God's Kingdom
Just as the Merarites had specific duties, each believer has a unique role in the body of Christ. Recognizing and fulfilling our God-given responsibilities is crucial for the health and growth of the church.

Faithfulness in Service
The Levites' dedication to their tasks, regardless of their visibility or prominence, teaches us the value of faithfulness in whatever God has called us to do.

God's Sovereign Choice
The selection of the Levites for temple service illustrates God's sovereign choice and purpose. It encourages us to trust in His plans for our lives, even when we don't fully understand them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Mahli,
מַחְלִי֙ (maḥ·lî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4249: Mahli -- a Levite, also a son of Mushi

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Mushi,
מוּשִׁ֔י (mū·šî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4187: Mushi -- 'sensitive', a Levite

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Merari,
מְרָרִ֖י (mə·rā·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4847: Merari -- a son of Levi

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Levi.
לֵוִֽי׃ (lê·wî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3878: Levi -- a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him


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