Numbers 3:33

33 The family groups of Mahli and Mushi belonged to Merari; they were the Merarite family groups.

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 responsible for the Ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the tools of the Holy Place which they were to use, the curtain, and all the work connected with these items.

32 The main leader of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron, the priest, who was in charge of all those responsible for the Holy Place.

33 The family groups of Mahli and Mushi belonged to Merari; they were the Merarite family groups.

34 The number that was counted was 6,200 males one month old or older.

35 The leader of the Merari families was Zuriel son of Abihail, and they were to camp north of the Holy Tent.