1 Chronicles 6:29
1 Chronicles 6:29 in Multiple Translations
The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,
The sons of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
The sons of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
The sonnes of Merari were Mahli, Libni his sonne, Shimei his sonne, Vzzah his sonne,
Sons of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
The sons of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,
And the sons of Merari, Moholi: Lobni his son, Semei his son, Oza his son,
Merari’s oldest son was Mahli. Mahli’s son was Libni. Libni’s son was Shimei. Shimei’s son was Uzzah.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 6:29
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1 Chronicles 6:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֧י
מְרָרִ֛י
אֲחֵי/הֶ֖ם
עַֽל
הַ/שְּׂמֹ֑אול
אֵיתָן֙
בֶּן
קִישִׁ֔י
בֶּן
עַבְדִּ֖י
בֶּן
מַלּֽוּךְ
וּ/בְנֵ֧י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
מְרָרִ֛י
Mᵉrârîy
H4847
Merari
N-proper
אֲחֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-mp | Suff
עַֽל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/שְּׂמֹ֑אול
sᵉmôʼwl
H8040
left
Art | N-ms
אֵיתָן֙
ʼÊythân
H387
Ethan
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
קִישִׁ֔י
Qîyshîy
H7029
Kishi
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עַבְדִּ֖י
ʻAbdîy
H5660
Abdi
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מַלּֽוּךְ
Mallûwk
H4409
Malluch
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:29
וּ/בְנֵ֧י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מְרָרִ֛י
Mᵉrârîy
H4847
"Merari"
N-proper
Merari was a man in the Bible, the third son of Levi and head of a family of Levites. His name means 'bitter' and he's mentioned in Genesis as an ancestor of the tribe of Levi.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Mahli (H4249), Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269) Also named: me.ra.ri (מְרָרִי "Merari" H4848) § Merari = "bitter" the 3rd son of Levi and head of a Levitical family
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: Merari. See also H4848 (מְרָרִי). See also: Genesis 46:11; 1 Chronicles 6:1; Ezra 8:19.
אֲחֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
עַֽל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/שְּׂמֹ֑אול
sᵉmôʼwl
H8040
"left"
Art | N-ms
This word means 'left' or 'north', referring to the left hand or side, as seen in KJV translations. It describes direction or orientation.
Definition: 1) the left, the left hand, the left side 1a) left 1b) left hand 1c) north (as one faces east)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: left (hand, side). See also: Genesis 13:9; 1 Kings 22:19; Proverbs 3:16.
אֵיתָן֙
ʼÊythân
H387
"Ethan"
N-proper
Ethan is a name in the Bible, given to four different Israelites, including a Levite who lived during the United Monarchy. The name Ethan means enduring and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.44; son of: Kishi (H7029); father of: Obed-edom (H5654), Mattithiah (H4993H), Gedaliah (H1436I), Zeri (H6874), Jeshaiah (H3470H), Hashabiah (H2811I), Shemaiah (H8098K) and Uzziel (H5816K); also called Ethan at 1Ch.6.44; 15.17,19; Another name of ye.du.tun (יְדוּתוּן "Jeduthun" H3038G) § Ethan = "enduring" 1) an Ezrahite known for his wisdom 2) a grandson of Judah, father of Azariah 3) a Kohathite descendant of Levi 4) a Merarite son of Kushaiah, descendant of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Ethan. See also: 1 Kings 5:11; 1 Chronicles 6:29; Psalms 89:1.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
קִישִׁ֔י
Qîyshîy
H7029
"Kishi"
N-proper
Kishi was a Merarite Levite and the father of Jeduthun, a musician in King David's time. Kishi's name means bow of Jehovah and he is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:44 and 15:17. Kishi was also known as Kushaiah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.44; son of: Abdi (H5660); father of: Jeduthun (H3038); also called Kushaiah at 1Ch.15.17; Also named: qu.sha.ya.hu (קוּשָׁיָ֫הוּ "Kushaiah" H6984) § Kishi = "bow of Jehovah" a Merarite Levite, father or ancestor of Ethan the minstrel in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Kishi. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:29.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עַבְדִּ֖י
ʻAbdîy
H5660
"Abdi"
N-proper
Abdi was the name of two Israelites, one a Merarite Levite and ancestor of Ethan, and another who lived during the time of king Hezekiah of Judah. The name Abdi means servant of Jehovah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.26 § Abdi = "servant of Jehovah" 1) a Merarite Levite and ancestor of Ethan the singer 2) a Merarite Levite, father of Kish, in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 3) one of the family of Elam who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Abdi. See also: 1 Chronicles 6:29; 2 Chronicles 29:12; Ezra 10:26.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מַלּֽוּךְ
Mallûwk
H4409
"Malluch"
N-proper
Malluch was a priest who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the exile. He is mentioned in the books of Nehemiah. His name means 'counsellor'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.4; also called Mallichi (Qere, KJV: Melicu; NIV: Malluk) at Neh.12.14; Also named: me.li.khu (מְלִיכוּ "Mallichi" H4409B) § Malluch or Melicu = "counsellor" a priest who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Malluch, Melichu (from the margin). See also: 1 Chronicles 6:29; Nehemiah 10:5; Nehemiah 12:14.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:29
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Context — The Descendants of Levi
27Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son.
28The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn and Abijah his second son.
29The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,
30Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, and Asaiah his son. 31These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 6:19 | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: |
| 2 | Numbers 3:33 | From Merari came the clans of the Mahlites and Mushites; these were the Merarite clans. |
1 Chronicles 6:29 Summary
This verse lists the descendants of Merari, who was a Levite, and it shows how their family was involved in serving God. Just like the Merarites had important roles, we too can serve God with our unique gifts and talents, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. By understanding our own place in God's family, we can better appreciate the value of community and service, just as the Israelites did when they organized their worship and service in the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 35:30 and Exodus 38:21.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Merari and why is his family mentioned in this verse?
Merari was one of the three main families of the Levites, as mentioned in Exodus 6:19, and his descendants are listed here to provide a family tree and show their role in the service of the tabernacle.
What can we learn about the importance of family and genealogy from this verse?
This verse highlights the significance of family and genealogy in the biblical context, as seen in other passages like Genesis 5:1 and 1 Chronicles 1:1, where family lines are carefully recorded to emphasize God's covenant promises and the heritage of His people.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that focuses on the genealogy and organization of the Levites, which is crucial for understanding the structure and worship of the Israelites, as commanded in Deuteronomy 10:8-9.
What does the mention of specific names like Mahli, Libni, Shimei, and Uzzah signify?
The mention of these specific names signifies the importance of individual roles and contributions within the community of faith, much like the way Jesus is described as the son of David, the son of Abraham, in Matthew 1:1.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way this verse carefully records the family line of Merari, and how can I apply that to my own understanding of my place in God's family?
- How do the names and relationships mentioned in this verse reflect the value of community and service in the life of faith?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Merari, use my own gifts and talents to serve God and His people, as encouraged in Romans 12:4-8?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of honoring and respecting my own family heritage and the heritage of God's people?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:29
Ver. 29,30. The sons of Merari; Mahli,.... The posterity of his brother Mushi are omitted; his genealogy is drawn thus, Libni, Shimei, Uzza, Shimea, Haggiah, Asaiah.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:29
The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:29
(29, 30) A short list of Merarite names. (Comp. Numbers 3:20, and 1 Chronicles 6:14, supra, for the two sons of Merari, Mahli and Mushi, after whom the clans of the Merarites were designated. The present list traces the line of Mahli to the seventh generation; all the names are alike unknown. Below, 1 Chronicles 6:44-47, we have another line going back to Mushi, brother of Mahli. Why has the chronicler preserved the three lists of 1 Chronicles 6:19-30? The process from Levi to the worthless sons of Samuel, and the utterly unknown names of Jeaterai and Asaiah, reads like an anti-climax. But it is not to be forgotten that these no longer significant fragments are genuine relics of ancient family registers, and as such may have had more than a merely antiquarian value in the days of the chronicler. 1 Chronicles 6:31-32 are a prelude to the pedigrees of Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, the three great masters of David’s choirs (33-48). The nature, time, and place of their special duties are described.