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
The name "Merari" is derived from the Hebrew root "marar," meaning "bitter" or "to be grieved." This name may reflect the hardships and struggles faced by the Levites, who were set apart for the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. The Levites, including the descendants of Merari, were not given a portion of land like the other tribes but were instead scattered among the tribes of Israel to perform their duties. This highlights the sacrificial nature of their calling, serving as a reminder of the cost of dedicated service to God.

were Mahli and Mushi
Mahli and Mushi, the sons of Merari, are significant as they represent the continuation of the Levitical line. Their names, though not as frequently mentioned as other biblical figures, are crucial in understanding the structure and organization of the Levitical priesthood. Mahli's name is thought to mean "sick" or "weak," while Mushi's name may mean "yielding" or "drawn out." These meanings could symbolize the human frailty and dependence on God that characterized the Levites' service. Despite any personal weaknesses, they were chosen to fulfill a divine purpose, illustrating how God often uses the humble and the lowly to accomplish His will.

These were the clans of Levi
The term "clans" refers to the subdivisions within the tribe of Levi, each with specific roles and responsibilities in the service of the tabernacle. The Levites were divided into three main families: the Gershonites, the Kohathites, and the Merarites, each descending from one of Levi's sons. The Merarites, as descendants of Merari, were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases. This division of labor among the clans underscores the importance of order and organization in worship and service to God, reflecting the broader principle that every member of the community has a unique and vital role to play in the body of Christ.

according to their records
The phrase "according to their records" indicates the meticulous care with which genealogies and family histories were maintained in ancient Israel. These records were essential for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and eligibility for certain roles, particularly within the priesthood. The emphasis on records highlights the value placed on heritage and continuity in the biblical narrative. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises and the importance of remembering and honoring the past while looking forward to the future. In a spiritual sense, it encourages believers to recognize their place in the ongoing account of God's people and to faithfully fulfill their God-given roles.

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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