KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Merari through Jaaziah were: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists four descendants in the family line of Merari, one of the Levite clans responsible for temple service.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy appears in David's organization of the Levites for temple worship around 1000 BC. Merari was one of the three main branches of the tribe of Levi, and his descendants had specific duties in maintaining and transporting the tabernacle and later the temple. These detailed family records were crucial for establishing proper lineage and work assignments in Israel's religious system.
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