Exodus 6:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.

Bible in Basic English

And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The sons of Merari: Moholi and Musi. These are the kindreds of Levi by their families.

Free Bible Version

The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the families of the Levites according to their genealogical records.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also the sonnes of Merari were Mahali and Mushi: these are ye families of Leui by their kinreds.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.

One Unity Resource Bible

The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites [Descendants of United with] according to their generations.

Translation for Translators

The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. All of those people whose names I have listed belonged to tribes/clans descended from Levi, in the order in which they were born.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These became the clan ancestors of the Levites, together with their descendants.

Noah Webster Bible

And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi, according to their generations.

World English Bible

The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.

Young's Literal Translation

And the sons of Merari [are] Mahli and Mushi: these [are] families of Levi, as to their births.

Context

Genealogies of Moses and Aaron

¹⁸The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ¹⁹The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records.

Summary

Exodus 6:19 lists the descendants of Merari, one of the sons of Levi, who played a significant role in the tabernacle services. This genealogy highlights the importance of each tribe and family in the worship and service of God. It serves as a reminder that God values and includes every individual in His plan, assigning specific tasks and responsibilities to different groups within the community. The detailed record of lineage showcases God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the Israelites by preserving their heritage and identity. Overall, this verse underscores the unity and diversity within the priesthood, illustrating the collaborative effort required for the worship and honor of God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the sons of Izhar, Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri. These seem to be mentioned for the sake of Korah, concerning whom is a remarkable history in the following book; for the other two are nowhere else spoken of. And the sons of Izhar, Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri. These seem to be mentioned for the sake of Korah, concerning whom is a remarkable history in the following book; for the other two are nowhere else spoken of. Exodus 6:22 exo 6:22 exo 6:22 exo 6:22And the sons of Uzziel, Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zichri. The two first of these were the men that were ordered by Moses to carry out of the camp the two sons of Aaron, who were killed by lightning for offering strange fire, Lev 10:4.