Numbers 3:33

33 The Mahlite clan and the Mushite clan came from Merari; these were the Merarite clans.

Numbers 3:33 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 3:33

Of Merari [were] the family of the Mahlites, and the family of
the Mushites
So called from his two sons Mahli and Mushi, ( Numbers 3:20 ) ;

these [are] the families of Merari;
the youngest son of Levi, ( Numbers 3:17 ) .

Numbers 3:33 In-Context

31 Their duties involved the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the sanctuary utensils that were used with these, and the screen-and all the work relating to them.

32 The chief of the Levite leaders was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he had oversight of those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

33 The Mahlite clan and the Mushite clan came from Merari; these were the Merarite clans.

34 Those registered, counting every male one month old or more, numbered 6,200.

35 The leader of the family of the Merarite clans was Zuriel son of Abihail; they camped on the north side of the tabernacle.