Numbers 3:33

33 Merari was ancestor to the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites, known as 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 They were in charge of caring for the Chest, the Table, the Lampstand, the Altars, the articles of the Sanctuary used in worship, and the screen - everything having to do with these things.

32 Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, supervised the leaders of the Levites and those in charge of the Sanctuary.

33 Merari was ancestor to the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites, known as the Merarite clans.

34 The males who were one month and older numbered 6,200.

35 They were led by Zuriel son of Abihail and camped on the north side of The Dwelling.