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The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Merari included Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli were Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari <i>were</i> Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli <i>were</i> Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli <i>were</i> Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli were Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli <i>were</i> Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli <i>were</i> Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Merari’s sons: Mahli and Mushi. Mahli’s sons: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Merari&#8217s sons: Mahli and Mushi. Mahli&#8217s sons: Eleazar and Kish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Merari had two sons: Mahli and Mushi. Mahli was the father of Eleazar and Kish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Merari's sons were Mahli and Mushi. Mahli's sons were Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Merari had two sons, Mahli and Mushi. Mahli also had two sons, Eleazar and Kish, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Merari included Mahli and Mushi. The descendants of Mahli included Eleazar and Kish, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi; sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi; sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Merari Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Moholi, and Musi. The sons of Moholi: Eleazar and Cia. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The sons of Marari: Makhli and Mushi. The sons of Makhli: Eliazar and Qish.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The sons of Merari: Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar, and Kish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Merari; Mooli, and Musi: the sons of Mooli; Eleazar, and Kis.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=6504" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/23.htm">The Merarites</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4847.htm" title="4847: mə·rā·rî (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From marar; bitter; Merari, an Israelite.">of Merari:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4249.htm" title="4249: maḥ·lî (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite, also a son of Mushi. From chalah; sick; Machli, the name of two Israelites.">Mahli</a> <a href="/hebrew/4187.htm" title="4187: ū·mū·šî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Sensitive, a Levite. Or Mushshiy; from muwsh; sensitive; Mushi, a Levite.">and Mushi.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4249.htm" title="4249: maḥ·lî (N-proper-ms) -- A Levite, also a son of Mushi. From chalah; sick; Machli, the name of two Israelites.">of Mahli:</a> <a href="/hebrew/499.htm" title="499: ’el·‘ā·zār (N-proper-ms) -- God has helped, six Isr. From 'el and azar; God helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites.">Eleazar</a> <a href="/hebrew/7027.htm" title="7027: wə·qîš (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Father of Saul, also the name of several other Isr. From qowsh; a bow; Kish, the name of five Israelites.">and Kish.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-28.htm">Numbers 26:28-34</a></span><br />The descendants of Joseph included the clans of Manasseh and Ephraim. / These were the descendants of Manasseh: The Machirite clan from Machir, the father of Gilead, and the Gileadite clan from Gilead. / These were the descendants of Gilead: the Iezerite clan from Iezer, the Helekite clan from Helek, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-20.htm">Genesis 46:20</a></span><br />Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/17-1.htm">Joshua 17:1-6</a></span><br />Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph. / But Zelophehad son of Hepher (the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh) had no sons but only daughters. These are the names of his daughters: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-14.htm">1 Chronicles 7:14-19</a></span><br />The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-17.htm">Exodus 6:17</a></span><br />The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Numbers 3:33-35</a></span><br />From Merari came the clans of the Mahlites and Mushites; these were the Merarite clans. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 6,200. / The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">Numbers 26:57-58</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-1.htm">1 Chronicles 6:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-16.htm">1 Chronicles 6:16-19</a></span><br />The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-20.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29</a></span><br />The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, / Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock. / Their father Ephraim mourned for many days, and his relatives came to comfort him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20-31</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-31</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">1 Chronicles 26:20-28</a></span><br />Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-14.htm">Acts 7:14-16</a></span><br />Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. / So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.</p><p class="hdg">Merari</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6</a></b></br> And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, <i>namely</i>, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/6-20.htm">1 Chronicles 6:20,30</a></b></br> Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">1 Chronicles 24:26-30</a></b></br> The sons of Merari <i>were</i> Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno… </p><p class="hdg">Mahli</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-19.htm">Exodus 6:19</a></b></br> And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these <i>are</i> the families of Levi according to their generations.</p><p class="hdg">Mahali </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-47.htm">Mahli</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">Merar'i</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-47.htm">Mushi</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/23-22.htm">Eleazar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-22.htm">Elea'zar</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-22.htm">Kish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-23.htm">Mahli</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">Merari</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">Merar'i</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-23.htm">Mushi</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-1.htm">David in his old age makes Solomon king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-2.htm">The number and distribution of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-7.htm">The families of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">The sons of Kohath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">The sons of Merari</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">The office of the Levites</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi.</b><br>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 were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's structure, including the frames, bars, pillars, and bases (<a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Numbers 3:36-37</a>). This highlights the importance of their role in maintaining the physical aspects of worship. Mahli and Mushi, as sons of Merari, continued this lineage. The names Mahli and Mushi appear in several genealogical records, emphasizing the continuity and faithfulness of the Levitical line. Their roles were crucial in the context of Israel's worship and community life, ensuring that the tabernacle, and later the temple, functioned properly.<p><b>The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.</b><br>Eleazar and Kish, as descendants of Mahli, represent the continuation of the Levitical duties assigned to their family line. Eleazar, not to be confused with the more famous Eleazar, son of Aaron, is noted here as part of the genealogical record that underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. The mention of Kish connects to other biblical figures, such as Saul's father, also named Kish, though they are from different tribes. This highlights the commonality of names and the importance of distinguishing individuals within the biblical narrative. The genealogical records serve to affirm the faithfulness of God's promises to the Levites, ensuring their role in worship and service to the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/merari.htm">Merari</a></b><br>One of the three sons of Levi, the patriarch of the Levitical tribe. Merari's descendants were responsible for specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mahli_and_mushi.htm">Mahli and Mushi</a></b><br>Sons of Merari. They represent the continuation of the Levitical line and their roles in the service of the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eleazar_and_kish.htm">Eleazar and Kish</a></b><br>Sons of Mahli. They are part of the genealogical record that establishes the lineage and duties of the Levites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/importance_of_lineage_and_heritage.htm">Importance of Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>The genealogical records emphasize the importance of family heritage and the roles assigned by God. Understanding our spiritual heritage can help us appreciate our place in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_assigned_roles.htm">Faithfulness in Assigned Roles</a></b><br>The Merarites had specific duties in the tabernacle. This teaches us the value of faithfulness in the roles God assigns to us, no matter how seemingly small or large.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_order_and_structure.htm">God's Order and Structure</a></b><br>The detailed genealogies and assigned duties reflect God's order and structure. Recognizing this can encourage us to seek God's order in our own lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_service.htm">Continuity of Service</a></b><br>The passage highlights the continuity of service through generations. It reminds us of the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities to future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chronicles_23_stress_david's_new_levite_roles.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 23 emphasize a new organizational structure under David, when some historical records suggest Levite roles evolved more gradually?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_god's_anger_and_mercy.htm">How do we reconcile the portrayal of God's anger with His mercy in 1 Chronicles 21?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_eleazar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eleazar in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_judges_7_contradict_1_chron_21.htm">Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi.</span>--See <a href="/exodus/6-19.htm" title="And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.">Exodus 6:19</a>, and <a href="/numbers/3-33.htm" title="Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari.">Numbers 3:33</a>, and <a href="/1_chronicles/6-19.htm" title="The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.">1Chronicles 6:19</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - This and the following two verses give the houses of <span class="cmt_word">Merari</span>, contributing four houses, and, with the nine Gershonite and eleven Kohathite, adding up to twenty-four. Merari is the third son of Levi (<a href="/genesis/46-11.htm">Genesis 46:11</a>). The <span class="cmt_word">Mahli</span> and <span class="cmt_word">Mushi</span> of this verse were possibly <span class="accented">grandson</span> and <span class="accented">son</span> of Merari, if we follow the guidance of <a href="/1_chronicles/6-47.htm">1 Chronicles 6:47</a>. Yet it would seem far more natural to explain this last-quoted passage by our ver. 23, which would then parallel it. Otherwise we must account for the name of Mahli habitually standing first, as here, as in <a href="/1_chronicles/6-19.htm">1 Chronicles 6:19</a> also, and <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">1 Chronicles 24:26</a>, as also in <a href="/exodus/6-19.htm">Exodus 6:19</a>; <a href="/numbers/3-20.htm">Numbers 3:20, 33</a>, etc.; in all of which places the statement is as distinct as in this verse, that Mahli and Mushi were sons. This and the following verse must be compared particularly with <a href="/1_chronicles/24-26.htm">1 Chronicles 24:26-29</a>; the <span class="accented">Jaaziah</span> of which passage was evidently no son of Merari, on a par with Mahli and Mushi, but a later descendant. His descendants were three - Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri (Beno being no proper name, but signifying "his son"). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Merari:</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרָרִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(mə·rā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4847.htm">Strong's 4847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Merari -- a son of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mahli</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחְלִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(maḥ·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4249.htm">Strong's 4249: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mahli -- a Levite, also a son of Mushi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Mushi.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמוּשִׁ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mū·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4187.htm">Strong's 4187: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mushi -- 'sensitive', a Levite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Mahli:</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחְלִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(maḥ·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4249.htm">Strong's 4249: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mahli -- a Levite, also a son of Mushi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eleazar</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְעָזָ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’el·‘ā·zār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_499.htm">Strong's 499: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Kish.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקִֽישׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7027.htm">Strong's 7027: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kish -- father of Saul, also the name of several other Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">1 Chronicles 23:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/23-21.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 23:21 The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 23:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 23:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>