KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. From Jaaziah's family came Beno.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the family lineage of Merari, showing how the Levite priestly families were organized and recorded.
📚 Historical Context
This appears in the detailed genealogical records of the Levites during King David's reign around 1000 BC. The Chronicler was documenting how the temple service was organized by family groups, with each clan having specific duties. Merari was one of the three main divisions of Levites (along with Gershon and Kohath) who were responsible for maintaining and transporting parts of the tabernacle and later the temple.
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