KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. Mahli's sons were Eleazar and Kish.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the family line of Merari, showing how the Levite tribe was organized into specific family groups.
📚 Historical Context
This genealogy is part of King David's organization of the Levites for temple service around 1000 BC. Merari was one of the three main branches of the tribe of Levi (along with Gershon and Kohath), and his descendants had specific duties in caring for the tabernacle and later the temple. These family records were crucial for maintaining proper worship practices and ensuring the right people served in the right roles.
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