1 Chronicles 6:20

¹⁹The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: ²⁰Of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,²¹Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.

Summary

1 Chronicles 6:20 lists the descendants of Levi, the son of Jacob, tracing the lineage of the Levites who served as priests in the tabernacle and temple. This verse specifically mentions Amram, who was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, highlighting the prominent role of this Levite family in Israel's history. The genealogy presented in this chapter serves to establish the legitimacy and continuity of the priestly line, emphasizing the importance of their service in worship and intercession for the people. It showcases God's faithfulness in preserving the Levites for their sacred duties across generations, fulfilling the covenant made with Levi in the Old Testament.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

The sons of Merari; Mahli,.... The posterity of his brother Mushi are omitted; his genealogy is drawn thus, Libni, Shimei, Uzza, Shimea, Haggiah, Asaiah. The sons of Merari; Mahli,.... The posterity of his brother Mushi are omitted; his genealogy is drawn thus, Libni, Shimei, Uzza, Shimea, Haggiah, Asaiah. 1 Chronicles 6:31 ch1 6:31 ch1 6:31 ch1 6:31And these are they,.... Who follow; the account of whom begins Ch1 6:33, whom David set over the service of the song in the house of the Lord: whom he appointed chief musicians, and masters of the chorus, to manage and conduct that part of divine service in the sanctuary, singing the praises of God, both with vocal and instrumental music: after the ark had rest; which was when it was brought from the house of Obededom to the city of David, and was placed in a tabernacle he provided for it, Sa2 6:12, where it remained until the temple was built, when and which was the only time it was removed, whereas before it had been removed from place to place, and so till now had no rest; though some understand this of the ceasing or silence of the oracle over the ark, which was neither consulted by Solomon and his successors, nor any of the high priests afterwards (g). (g) Vid. Marsham. Canon. Chron. Setul. 14. p. 365.